The New York Knicks and head coach Tom Thibodeau have an incredibly difficult series coming up against the Boston Celtics. In order to beat the defending champions, the Knicks will need everyone to step up and play to their best ability. One key player for New York throughout the series will be Mikal Bridges.

The Boston Celtics and New York Knicks are set to face off in what should be a very entertaining second-round playoff series between two bitter Atlantic Division rivals. There will be no shortage of star power, with Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown leading the Celtics against Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, and the Knicks.

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,