Knicks Fall to Celtics in Season Opener

The New York Knicks faced a tough 132-109 loss to the Boston Celtics to start the 2024-25 NBA season, with Mikal Bridges' shooting mechanics drawing scrutiny despite his teammate Josh Hart defending him. Hart dismissed the criticisms as 'stupid,' emphasizing Bridges' work ethic and career shooting stats, which include nearly 40% from three-point range. Bridges struggled initially, missing all four of his three-point attempts in the first half but rebounded slightly in the second half. The Celtics showcased a dominant offensive performance, shooting 29 threes and nearly breaking the single-game record for three-pointers made. While the Knicks had standout performances from Jalen Brunson and Miles McBride, their defense was unable to contain the Celtics' offensive barrage. Moving forward, the Knicks will need to address their flaws, particularly how opponents defend Hart, who was notably unproductive in the game.