The regular-season rivalry wasn't very much of a rivalry, as the Celtics won all four matchups. Boston won the first three games by 23, 27 and 13 points, respectively, before taking the final showdown, 119-117, in overtime back on April 8 in New York.

The status of Celtics guard Jrue Holiday remains up in the air heading into the Celtics’ second round series against the New York Knicks. The 34-year-old sat out the final three games of Boston’s first round series win over the Orlando Magic with a right hamstring strain.