30 minutes ahead of the game, the Knicks Celtics Series Game 4 important update, time adjustment

The second round of playoff series between the New York Knicks and the Boston Celtics intensified before Game 4 at Madison Square Garden.

The Boston Celtics returned to form in their third away game against the New York Knicks. Jason Tatum and his teammates beat their opponents 115-93, and his team hit 50% of their three-point shooting percentage in this game. He, Jaylen Brown and the rest of the Celtics began their counterattack on Saturday, and they didn’t have to wait too long to get their fourth game.

According to New York Post reporter Stephen Bundy, the fourth game of the Knicks' second round series will start at 7 p.m. ET on Monday, instead of 7:30 p.m. The adjustment to the start time is likely to be related to the NBA draft lottery ceremony being held the same night as Game 4. The order of the 2025 NBA draft will be decided on the night of Game 4, but everyone's eyes will be focused on Madison Square Garden Stadium to see if Tom Thibodeau's team can rebound strongly after losing Game 3. If they want to maintain their home advantage in the series, Brunson needs the help of his teammates.

The Knicks All-Star point guard performed well in the playoffs and contributed valuable offensive firepower to the team. He averaged 29.4 points per game in the 2025 playoffs, the second highest score among the remaining players in the playoffs. However, the second-highest player in the New York Knicks is Carl Anthony Towns, who averaged only 19.1 points per game.

The scoring gap between the two is one of the main reasons why the Knicks lost their third game. However, the Boston Celtics’ performance is an ominous sign for New York’s path forward. Tatum and Brown made 7 three-pointers, while the Celtics made 20 in the game.

The Boston Celtics had poor shooting performances in Game 1 and 2, while their three-point shooting percentage was as high as 50% in Game 3. If their hot form continues, the Knicks' situation may soon get really bad. Game 4 is crucial for New York, and they will lose 30 minutes of preparation and home defense.