New York Knicks vs Boston Celtics Starting Lineups Tonight (Dec. 2) | 2025-26 NBA Season

The New York Knicks and Boston Celtics cross swords in a pulsating intraconference regular-season game on Tuesday. It is the second meeting between the two Eastern Conference powerhouses, with the Knicks recording a 105-95 win in the first meeting on October 24.

New York is in red-hot form currently, despite missing a big piece in OG Anunoby. Mike Brown's team has won four consecutive games and is breathing down table-toppers Detroit Pistons with a 13-6 record. Meanwhile, the Celtics are stationed in the middle of the pack with an 11-9 record, having won seven of their last 10 games.

Here are the starting lineups for both teams.

New York Knicks vs. Boston Celtics Starting Lineups Tonight (Dec. 2)

New York Knicks starting lineup

The Knicks have found success with their starting lineup of Jalen Brunson, Miles McBride, Josh Hart, Mikal Bridges and Karl-Anthony Towns. With all five healthy, coach Brown will once again field the same starting five.

The Knicks have the third-best offensive rating (121.5) this season, but their aforementioned lineup's offensive rating remains off the charts. The Brunson-led lineup boasts a fantastic offensive rating of 127.7 and a defensive rating of 120.1.

Knicks depth chart against the Celtics:

PG	Jalen Brunson	Tyler Kolek
SG	Miles McBride	Jordan Clarkson
SF	Mikal Bridges		Pacome Dadiet
PF	Josh Hart	Guerschon Yabusele	Trey Jemison III
C	Karl-Anthony Towns	Mitchell Robinson	Ariel Hukporti

Boston Celtics starting lineup

The Celtics starting lineup is likely to feature two big changes from the previous game. Veteran guard Derrick White and star center Neemias Queta missed the previous game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, but are expected to return.

If the two players return, they will directly slot back into the starting lineup. White will share the backcourt with Payton Pritchard, while Jordan Walsh and Jaylen Brown will be on the wings. Queta will lead the frontcourt from the center position.

Celtics depth chart against the Knicks:

PG	Derrick White	Max Shulga
SG	Payton Pritchard	Anfernee Simons	Baylor Scheierman
SF	Jaylen Brown	Hugo Gonzalez	Josh Minott
PF	Jordan Walsh	Sam Hauser	Xavier Tillman
C	Neemias Queta	Luke Garza	Chris Boucher

New York Knicks vs. Boston Celtics Injury Reports

The Knicks once again have two players on the injury report. OG Anunoby has resumed on-court work but remains sidelined with a left hamstring strain. There is no timeline for the star forward's return. Landry Shamet is also out owing to his right shoulder sprain.

Meanwhile, the Celtics listed three players on the injury report after Monday's practice. Neemias Queta (left ankle sprain injury management) and Derrick White (right calf contusion) are both probable, while Jayson Tatum (right Achilles repair) remains sidelined.