The Boston Celtics are revving up for what seems likely to be a more challenging second round playoff matchup than their five-game first round series victory against the Orlando Magic proved to be. The first contest between the Celtics and the New York Knicks is scheduled for Monday,

Tatum’s 35.4 GameScore is higher than all but two of Larry Bird's 164 playoff performances. The post Jayson Tatum looks like a man on a mission this postseason, and other thoughts on the Celtics before the next series appeared first on Boston.

Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics are the defending NBA champions and still feel like they have plenty to prove in the 2025 NBA playoffs. After taking care of Dallas last June, the Celtics have flown under the radar for much of this season.