The opening game of the Eastern Conference semifinal series tips off in Boston as the No. 2 seed Celtics host the No. 3 Knicks. Here's all the info.

For New York, Brunson is playing through a sore ankle (which appeared to limit him at times in the final game, except in the clutch), and Josh Hart has a wrist issue. While both teams are not at 100%, injuries are not what will decide this series. —Kurt Helin, NBC Sports lead NBA writer