Boston blew a 13-point halftime lead in Detroit and lost 121-113. New York wasted banner night at the Garden, falling 106-100 to the 76ers with Jalen Brunson shooting 6 of 19. Somebody leaves TD Garden 1-1.

The Knicks offense has not found itself yet, and the Celtics have the healthier rotation even with Devin Carter out with illness.

Betting angle

Celtics -2.5 (-110). The Garden crowd does not do 0-2 quietly. Boston has the home floor, the deeper rotation and the bigger sense of urgency after blowing one in Detroit. Lay the short home number.

Watch Friday at 6:00 PM CT on Prime Video from Boston.

Key Facts

  • Line: Celtics -2.5 (-110) vs Knicks
  • Tip: Friday 6:00 PM CT, TD Garden
  • TV: Prime Video
  • Angle: Both teams 0-1, Celtics at home after a blown lead in Detroit