On Tuesday, the Boston Celtics began their NBA season with a convincing victory over the New York Knicks, scoring 132 points and tying the league record by making 29 three-pointers during the game. Jayson Tatum was the standout of the match, scoring 37 points and leading his team.
Derrick White contributed 24 points to the score, while Jaylen Brown added 23, and Tatum also excelled with 10 assists. Before the game, the Celtics celebrated winning their 18th championship title, creating a festive atmosphere at TD Garden.
Boston had a lead of 35 points over the Knicks, although in the final stretch of the game, they missed 13 consecutive three-point attempts in an effort to break the NBA record. Despite this, they managed to maintain their lead and seal the victory.
As for the Knicks, Jalen Brunson was their top scorer with 22 points, and Karl-Anthony Towns, the team's new Dominican acquisition, added 12 points and seven rebounds in his debut with the franchise.
During the game, fans present at TD Garden momentarily diverted their attention from basketball to baseball, chanting "The Yankees stink!" in reference to the Boston Red Sox's eternal baseball rivals. The Yankees will face the Los Angeles Dodgers in the World Series this week, creating an atmosphere of competition and rivalry in the city.