It's the first playoff matchup between the teams since 2013, and Game 1 is set for Monday night in Boston. The reigning NBA champion Celtics took care of the Orlando Magic in five games in the first round, while the Knicks eliminated the Detroit Pistons in six games in a much closer series.

The Golden State Warriors play the first of two home games on Saturday night, as they resume their NBA Western Conference semifinal series with Game 3 against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Game 4 of this NBA playoff series between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Denver Nuggets tips off this afternoon.