On New York's end of the equation, the Knicks were able to outlast a pesky, young Detroit Pistons squad to win the prize of facing the Celtics, and appear to have done so without picking up any major injuries to key players as well. Can the Knicks give Boston more than one loss in this series?

Boston has a few players who were injured in its series against the Orlando Magic. Guard Jrue Holiday missed the final two games, while Jaylen Brown is dealing with a knee injury. Ahead of their series against the Knicks, Brown delivered a statement on the team's rivalry.

Kristaps Porzingis has succeeded against his former team in the Knicks, but the playoff stage has affected how he's played.