Boston at New York

The Boston Celtics and New York Knicks are regional rivals, and the games carry their own level of intensity. Boston started the season slowly after newly acquired Gordon Hayward went down five minutes into the season. Boston rebounded from their 0-2 start to become a presence in the league, and stand at 26-8 on the season. All has not been well for Boston lately, who looks like a tired team right now. They lost at home to Miami last night, and left a lot on the floor in that contest. They now have to travel to the big apple as a team that is just 4-4 in their last eight games. The Knicks are a bit banged up, but have to be a team coming in with a healthier ego, as they have won four of their last five to move two games over .500 on the season. Boston, on no rest and off a physical game, may not be their defensive selves and the Knicks are lighting it up at the Garden collectively shooting 54.2% in their last six here. Play New York on the moneyline.