Expect Boston to target Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns often in the 1st Celtics-Knicks playoff showdown since 2013.

Following his latest masterful performance, former NBA guard Jay Williams delivered a verdict regarding both the Knicks' playoff chances going forward and where he believes Brunson could rank in the history of the well-esteemed franchise.

Game 1 will mark the 68th playoff matchup between Boston and New York, with the Celtics winning 36 of the past 67 games. The Knicks won two of the past three postseason series and have advanced to the second round of the NBA playoffs for the third consecutive season.