The Celtics kicked off their championship defense with a bang, easily dispatching the Knicks in a dazzling season opener.
Three-Point Frenzy at the Garden
The TD Garden was electric as the Celtics rained down threes like confetti. The fans were hyped, chanting “One more 3!” as Boston tied the NBA record with 29 triples. But then, the magic fizzled out—they bricked 13 straight attempts and couldn’t break the record set by Milwaukee in 2020. “It was almost like we got jinxed or something,” Jaylen Brown said after his 23-point performance, nailing 5 of 9 from downtown.
It’s beautiful
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Stars Shine Bright
Jayson Tatum was on fire, sinking 8 of 11 from deep, while Derrick White chipped in with six more. The Celtics were unstoppable, hitting 29 of their first 48 threes. White joked about their near-record miss, saying, “I shouldn’t have said anything. It’s kind of like a no-hitter, huh? I blame myself.” Honestly, I think they just got too excited. Happens to the best of us.
Banner Night Bliss
After 16 long years, the Celtics finally raised their 18th championship banner. The pregame ceremony was a love letter to Boston fans, with Tatum declaring, “Let’s do it again.” Jaylen Brown echoed the sentiment, reminiscing about his rookie promise to fight for the city. It was like watching legends pass the torch, with icons like Bob Cousy and Cedric Maxwell in attendance.
Knicks’ Respect
Even Jalen Brunson had to give props, calling Boston the most balanced team in the league. “I don’t want to speak for the rest of the league,” he said, acknowledging their offensive prowess. The Knicks might be rivals, but even they can’t deny the Celtics’ swagger.
And with NBA commissioner Adam Silver in the house, he summed it up perfectly: “This special Celtics team is creating a history of its own.” So, here’s the big question: Can Boston keep this momentum and snag banner number 19?
