The New York Knicks will look to solidify their playoff position when they take on the Boston Celtics on Thursday. 

The Knicks have won three straight, including a big 108-105 victory over the Atlanta Hawks in their last game. They are 7-3 in their last ten, but still third in the East with a 51-28 record. They are only a half-game better than the Cleveland Cavaliers, who are 8-2 in their last ten. 

The Celtics have won four straight, taking down the Charlotte Hornets, 113-102, in their last contest. They are 8-2 in their last ten and still sit second in the Eastern Conference with a 54-25 record on the season. They are three games ahead of the Knicks. A win clinches second for them. 

The Knicks are 2-1 in the season series. New York won the last meeting on February 8, 111-89. The Knicks also won the second game of the season between the two squads, while Boston won the December 2 contest. 

Tyler Kolek is QUESTIONABLE with a right oblique strain. He did not play against the Hawks and has been in and out of the lineup all season, receiving DNPs from head coach Mike Brown. He averages 4.4 points, 1.6 rebounds, and 2.7 assists in 11.7 minutes off the bench. 

The Knicks are expected to start Jalen Brunson, OG Anunoby, Karl-Anthony Towns, Mikal Bridges, and Josh Hart. 

Landry Shamet, Miles McBride, Mitchell Robinson, and Jordan Clarkson will likely get the most minutes off the bench. 

Jaylen Brown is OUT with left Achilles tendinitis. He played 43 minutes against the Hornets, finishing with 35 points, nine rebounds, and three assists. He's enjoying a career year, averaging 28.8 points, seven rebounds, and 5.2 assists. He's not missed a game since March 29. 

Derrick White is QUESTIONABLE with a right oblique strain. He also hasn't missed a game since March 29, playing 37 minutes in Boston's last contest against the Hornets. He's averaging 16.7 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 5.4 assists in 75 games this season. 

Sam Hauser is AVAILABLE with low back spasms. He was limited to just 17 minutes against the Hornets. He hasn't missed a game since February 8, playing in 76 games this season while averaging 9.1 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 1.4 assists. 

Neemias Queta is QUESTIONABLE with a right toe sprain. He's played in four straight after missing the game on March 30. He's averaging 10.3 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 1.6 assists in 74 games this season.