The Boston Celtics are set to face the New York Knicks in the second round of the playoffs after dispatching the Orlando Magic in a 4-1 series. This matchup marks the first playoff encounter between the teams since 2013, with the Celtics sweeping the season series, demonstrating dominance with an average scoring margin of +16.3. The series kicks off on May 5 at TD Garden, and Boston looks to leverage their success on three-point shooting, having averaged 45.5 attempts against New York this season. However, injury concerns loom for key players like Jayson Tatum and Jrue Holiday, impacting their playoff readiness.