The Boston Celtics celebrated the raising of their 18th NBA championship banner by defeating the New York Knicks 132-109 in their season opener at TD Garden. Jayson Tatum led the charge with 37 points, contributing to Boston's record-tying 29 three-pointers in the game. Despite attempting to break the NBA's single-game 3-point record, they missed their last 13 attempts after tying the record with eight minutes left. The Celtics demonstrated dominance, leading by as many as 35 points, as Jaylen Brown, Derrick White, and Al Horford also made significant contributions. The Knicks, who bolstered their roster with Mikal Bridges and Karl-Anthony Towns, were unable to compete against the defending champions. This win sets the tone for the Celtics as they aim to defend their title with impressive performances from their key players.