The New York Knicks and Boston Celtics return to Madison Square Garden with the Knicks looking at their second chance to close out the series. In Game 5, with the Knicks holding a 3-1 series lead, the Celtics won by 25 points despite missing Jayson Tatum, who recently had surgery on his right Achilles tendon.

It’s Friday, May 16, and the Boston Celtics (61-21) and New York Knicks (51-31) are all set to square off from Madison Square Garden in New York for Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals. The Celtics owned Game 5 with a 25-point blowout win at home (127-102) amid the loss of Jayson Tatum (Achilles injury in Game 4).

The Boston Celtics are set for a showdown with the New York Knicks on Friday night. Here's what you need to know ahead of tip off in this pivotal matchup.