It sounds like there will be no reprieve for the Celtics from physical play on their way to a hopeful title defense.

The New York Knicks are coming into their series against the Boston Celtics as a major underdog. The Celtics cruised past the Orlando Magic while the Knicks str

The Celtics will be coming off six full days of rest heading into the second round series after beating the Orlando Magic 4-1 in their first round series that wrapped up on Tuesday. The Knicks will have three days off before heading to Boston after beating the Pistons 4-2 in their series with a clincher on Thursday night in Detroit.