How to Watch NBA Coast 2 Coast Tuesday: New York Knicks vs. Boston Celtics — Stream LIVE on Peacock, Schedule, Tipoff Time, and More
Two Eastern Conference rivals face off in the first matchup of NBA Coast 2 Coast Tuesday.
The 2025–26 NBA season continues on NBC and Peacock. Here’s everything you need to know to catch the Knicks take on the Celtics in the first game of NBA Coast 2 Coast Tuesday.
New York Knicks vs. Boston Celtics
The New York Knicks (13-6, 2nd in Eastern Conference) enter this matchup leaning heavily on their tough, defensive identity and the continued rise of Jalen Brunson as a premier offensive engine. Brunson has been carrying New York’s scoring load with efficient shot creation in the mid-range and late-clock situations, while also taking on increased playmaking responsibility. The addition of Mikal Bridges has been one of the biggest upgrades to the roster: He’s provided high-level two-way play, on-ball defense, and reliable scoring. The Knicks’ biggest strength continues to be their defensive versatility. Their ability to switch, stunt, and force teams into tough shots helps them keep games close even when the offense stagnates. On the other end, their emphasis on offensive rebounding and second-chance opportunities allows them to control pace, wear teams down, and create scoring runs late in games.
On the other side, the Boston Celtics (11-9, 8th in Eastern Conference) remain one of the league’s most complete and disciplined teams, anchored by Jaylen Brown. Brown brings downhill pressure, physical drives, and improved efficiency as a secondary scorer. Boston’s offense flows through crisp ball movement and spacing built around their elite shooting core. Payton Pritchard has stepped up in a big way, recently torching defenses with a 42 point explosion in a win over the Cavs, delivering the steady leadership that Boston needs when the roster takes hit. Defensively, the Celtics deploy one of the most switchable and suffocating units in the league, using length on the perimeter and rim protection behind them to erase passing lanes and force tough looks.
This matchup comes down to whether New York can slow Boston’s perimeter firepower long enough to control tempo, win the physicality battle, and keep the game in the half court. For the Celtics, the question is whether their shotmakers and spacing can overcome the Knicks’ defensive pressure — and if they can prevent Jalen Brunson from dictating the pace late in the fourth quarter.
When does Knicks vs. Celtics start?
Coverage begins Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 7:30 PM ET with pre-game analysis. Tip-off is scheduled for 8p ET.
Where will Knicks vs. Celtics be played?
The game will be played at TD Garden in Boston, MA.
Where can I stream Knicks vs. Celtics?
The matchup will air on NBC in select time zones and stream LIVE on Peacock. To watch, download the Peacock app or visit the website, navigate to the Sports section, and start streaming the NBA.
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