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Knicks Schedule Release: Games You Need To Watch In 2016-17

By Maxwell Ogden

Dec 4, 2015; New York, NY; New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony (7) and forward Kristaps Porzingis (6) run on the court in the second half against the Brooklyn Nets at Madison Square Garden. The Knicks won 108-91. Mandatory Credit: William Hauser-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 4, 2015; New York, NY; New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony (7) and forward Kristaps Porzingis (6) run on the court in the second half against the Brooklyn Nets at Madison Square Garden. The Knicks won 108-91. Mandatory Credit: William Hauser-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 4, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony (right) holds the ball as Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (left) defends during the second half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 4, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony (right) holds the ball as Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (left) defends during the second half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports /

Christmas Day

Date: December 25, 2016 at 12 p.m. ET
Opponent: Boston Celtics
Venue: Madison Square Garden
2015-16 Season Series: 3-1, Celtics

After a one-year hiatus that felt like an eternity, the New York Knicks will return to playing on Christmas Day. The opponent just so happens to be one of the greatest rivals New York has ever known.

With the holiday spirit in the air, the Knicks will look to give the New York faithful a victory against the Boston Celtics.

This Christmas Day encounter will be one of the most physical of the year for the Knicks and Celtics. Both teams are coached by individuals who know how to put points on the board, but also come from defensive backgrounds.

Brad Stevens has established himself as a defensive mind, and Jeff Hornacek, a Jerry Sloan disciple, will look to re-establish himself on national television.

Boston, which won 48 games in 2015-16, signed four-time All-Star Al Horford. He’ll likely match up with Kristaps Porzingis, while Carmelo Anthony and Derrick Rose square off against Jae Crowder and Isaiah Thomas.

If the Knicks hope to win the Atlantic Division, defeating the Celtics at home will be a major key.

Next: The Fight For The City

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