Sat May 10 20:30:00 UTC 2025: ## Knicks Host Celtics in Crucial Game 3, Timberwolves Face Warriors in Tight Series
**NEW YORK, NY** – The New York Knicks and Boston Celtics clash at Madison Square Garden today at 3:30 p.m. ET on ABC for a pivotal Game 3, with the Celtics holding a commanding 2-0 series lead despite being only slight favorites. The game is expected to be high-scoring, with the over/under set at 206.5 points – a notable drop from the first game’s total. Analysts suggest this could be due to an overcorrection of Boston’s historically volatile shooting and a potential for the Knicks to improve their shot accuracy. Betting experts are highlighting several key player props, including Derrick White’s 3-pointers and Julius Randle’s combined points and assists for the Knicks.
Later tonight, at 8:30 p.m. ET, the Minnesota Timberwolves travel to San Francisco to face the Golden State Warriors in a tightly contested series, currently tied 1-1. The Timberwolves are favored despite the Warriors’ Game 1 victory. The over/under for this game is set at 200.5 points. The absence of Stephen Curry (hamstring injury) significantly impacts the Warriors’ prospects.
ESPN’s Basketball Power Index (BPI) predicts a close game in both matchups. For the Knicks-Celtics game, BPI favors the Knicks with a 0.4-point advantage and a 51% chance of winning, projecting a total of 214.4 points. For the Timberwolves-Warriors game, BPI projects a 1.5-point Timberwolves win with a 55% win probability and a total of 211.8 points. Both games feature injury concerns for key players.
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