The Knicks are hoping for a comeback tonight. After taking Games 1 and 2 with wild comebacks in a second-round playoff series against the defending NBA champion Boston Celtics, the Knicks’ offense struggled in Game 3, leading to a deficit that they just couldn’t come back from. Tonight, they’ll try to right the ship before the series heads back to Boston for Game 5 on Wednesday. The keys to that are shutting down the Celtics’ offense (especially when it comes to 3-point shots), while dialing up their own offense. Here’s everything you need to know about Knicks vs. Celtics Game 4, including where to tune in without cable. What time is the Knicks-Celtics game on tonight? Today’s Knicks vs. Celtics game tips off at 7:30 p.m. ET, May 12. The game will air on ESPN. How to watch Knicks vs. Celtics for free: Follow The Post’s coverage of the Knicks in the 2025 NBA Playoffs Knicks must do this to regain control of series Where Knicks star’s injury stands heading into Game 4 Knicks’ playoff hopes hinge on one more chance to remain in control of Celtics Vaccaro: If these are indeed the real Knicks, they’re in big trouble Sports+ subscribers: Sign up for Inside the Knicks to get daily newsletter coverage and join Expert Take for insider texts about the series. Knicks vs. Celtics Round 2 schedule: Game 1: Knicks (108), Celtics (105) – OT Game 2: Knicks (91), Celtics (90) Game 3: Celtics (115), Knicks (93) Game 4: Celtics at Knicks, Monday, May 12, 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN) Game 5: Knicks at Celtics, Wednesday, May 14, time TBD (TNT)* Game 6: Celtics at Knicks, Friday, May 16, time TBD (ESPN) Game 7: Knicks at Celtics, Monday, May 19 at 8 p.m. (TNT) *Games 5-7 only if necessary Why Trust Post Wanted by the New York Post This article was written by Angela Tricarico, Commerce Writer/Reporter for Post Wanted Shopping and New York Post’s streaming property, Decider. Angela keeps readers up to date with cord-cutter-friendly deals, and information on how to watch your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and movies on each streaming service. Not only does Angela test and compare the streaming services she writes about to ensure readers are getting the best prices, but she’s also a superfan specializing in the intersection of shopping, tech, sports, and pop culture. Prior to joining Decider and New York Post in 2023, she wrote about streaming and consumer tech at Insider Reviews