The Boston Celtics are still alive against the New York Knicks. The Celtics pulled away to win Game 5, 127-102, on Wednesday night without star forward Jayson Tatum. The Knicks still lead the series, 3-2, and will have another chance to move to the Eastern Conference finals in Friday's Game 6.

Stephen A. Smith sent a clear message to the New York Knicks ahead of Friday's Game 6 matchup against the Boston Celtics.

The red-hot New York Knicks face off with the Boston Celtics tonight in an elimination Game 5 for Boston. Jayson Tatum remains out with a lower leg injury sustained in Game 4.

The Boston Celtics managed a statement 127-102 in Game of their playoff series against the New York Knicks. They are now 2-3 in the series. It was a must-win game for the Celtics, who have lost superstar forward Jayson Tatum for the rest of the season and possibly more.