During Game 2, the NBA shared a historic note on Celtics center Al Horford. Horford, who has been playing with the Celtics since 2021, passed Julius Erving on the NBA's all-time playoff blocks list in Game 2 against the Knicks.

Boston Celtics veteran big man Al Horford said the team was impacted by the loss of Kristaps Porzingis in Game 1 against Knicks.

The Boston Celtics followed up winning their 18th NBA Championship in 2024 with a 61-21 record this season, leading many to expect them to cruise to the Eastern Conference Finals. After defeating the Orlando Magic 4-1 in the first round and taking a 20-point lead over the New York Knicks in game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals,