Fans of the Boston Celtics from the 1980s with NBA League Pass are in for a treat on Monday evening. An alternate broadcast featuring Celtics alumni Bill Walton, Kevin McHale, Mickey Hart of the Grateful Dead, and comedian and actor Tracy Morgan will be calling the New York Knicks – Boston contest taking place at Madison Square Garden today. And if you don’t have League Pass, we still have you covered.
If you happen to be looking for a way to watch the on-court action live on cable television or a local or national online streaming service, keep reading while we get you up to speed on everything else you need to know about the game.
Let’s begin with the players who are among those listed to be available to play.
Had the 3-ball been more of a thing in the early days of its existence, Bird could well have been among the all-time greats from beyond the arc. https://t.co/wJRAMjdcLH
— The Celtics Wire (@TheCelticsWire) February 27, 2023
Injuries of note
For the Celtics, Danilo Gallinari (ACL), and Jaylen Brown (personal reasons) are out, with Derrick White (ankle) probable.
For the Knicks, no player is out injured.
The Georgia native, in line for a substantial raise if he makes All-NBA, has been a joy to watch on the hardwood in 2022-23. https://t.co/aima8RrvWk
— The Celtics Wire (@TheCelticsWire) February 27, 2023
Likely starting lineups
Boston Celtics
- Marcus Smart
- Jayson Tatum
- Grant Williams
- Al Horford
- Robert Williams III
New York Knicks
- Jalen Brunson
- Quentin Grimes
- RJ Barrett
- Julius Randle
- Mitchell Robinson
Check out this account of one of Boston’s best bigs to suit up for the Celtics. https://t.co/mp8ZoL55N4
— The Celtics Wire (@TheCelticsWire) February 26, 2023
How to watch or stream
Here’s when you should tune in to see the game:
- Date: 2/27/23
- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: NBC Boston Sports
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