It's win or go home for the Boston Celtics and Golden State Warriors in the 2025 NBA playoffs. Coming into their series against the New York Knicks as a heavy favorite, the Celtics have experienced disaster after disaster.

Sam Hauser is available for the Celtics. No Knicks players are on the injury report. The game tips at 7 p.m. on TNT.

Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks look to close out their series against the Boston Celtics in Game 5 of this second-round NBA Playoffs matchup.

Celtics fans remain hopeful for Jayson Tatum after he suffered a ruptured Achilles tendon in a game against the Knicks.

Tatum suffered a devastating injury in Game 4 loss against the Knicks. He suffered a ruptured Achilles in the fourth quarter of the game. Tatum had to be lifted off his feet and carried off the court. Since his 2017 addition to the team, Tatum has been crucial for the Celtics.

May 12, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) dunks the ball in the second half during game four of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images / Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images