With their backs against the wall after losing Jayson Tatum the Boston Celtics, but came up with a gritty performance to beat the New York Knicks in Game 5.

As such, the Celtics have a few clear advantages. Joe Mazzulla will also have the best player in the series, as Jayson Tatum has enjoyed his outings against the Knicks in recent seasons. In fact, in his four games against New York this season,