Celtics Face Knicks in Crucial Playoff Race

0:00It's April 9th. This is Boston Celtics News Today, AI-powered updates on your team. I'm Cory with the story. The Boston Celtics just wrapped up a gritty win over the Charlotte Hornets at home on Tuesday, and now they're hitting the road one last time this. Regular seasons have faced the New York Knicks in Manhattan on Thursday. This matchup kicks off a back-to-back for Boston, with the Pelicans coming to town Friday and the magic-rapping things of Sunday. A victory over the Knicks would lock in the second seed in the East for the Celtics, who hold a three-game lead with just three left to play. Injury concerns are looming large, though, as four out of five starters showed up questionable on Wednesday's report. Jalen Brown has left the Killies Tindenitis, Sam Hauser, a low-back spasm, Neomyas Keta, a right-toe sprain, and Derek White a right knee contusion. Jason Tatum looks at the play, but the rest of the crew picked up these nagging issues laden the grinded out season. Fans know it's common this deep-in, especially after tough battles like Tuesday's.

1:00With playoff positioning on the line against a fierce rival, Boston needs as much firepower as possible to seal that spot and head into the postseason, strong.