Feb 16, 2025; San Francisco, CA, USA; Shaqís OGs guard Jaylen Brown (7) of the Boston Celtics dunks against Candaceís Rising Stars during the 2025 NBA All Star Game at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images / Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

The Cavs and Thunder are the only NBA teams with better records than the 39-16 Celtics, who won seven of their last eight games entering the All-Star break. The Knicks own the NBA’s fifth-best record but were routed in each of their first two Celtics matchups, including a 131-104 Boston beatdown at Madison Square Garden on Feb. 8.

The Boston Celtics currently sit at No. 2 in the Eastern Conference standings behind the leadership of Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum . Boston is 39-16 on the season, having recently defeated the San Antonio Spurs 116-103 for their third straight win.