132-109That's Boston's largest margin of victory on opening night since a 98-75 win against the Heat in 2003. The hosts buried 29 threes in Tuesday's tilt, tying the record for the most makes from beyond the arc in a game, set by the Bucks in 2020.
Before tip-off, with franchise legends Bob Cousy, Cedric Maxwell, Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett, and Ray Allen on hand, the Celtics received their championship rings and raised Banner 18 to the rafters.Jaylen Brown. "The emotions, the heartbreak, the embarrassment, the work, the drive, the dedication, that's what that ring represents. All of that is what you feel when you hold something up. So, for me, that's what was going through my mind, and it was an amazing feeling.
Just as the Celtics had to quickly transition from their ring ceremony to lock in on the Knicks, they must now turn the page to Thursday's matchup against the Wizards in the nation's capital. The visitors are without Kristaps Porzingis. The seven-foot-three center is out due to left posterior tibialis tendon surgery rehabilitation. He is aiming for a December return.
While his absence comes as no surprise, Boston may also be without Sam Hauser. The sharpshooting forward is listed as questionable on the Celtics'Thursday's game against the Wizards will tip off at 7 p.m. EST at Capital One Arena.Bobby Krivitsky's experiences include covering the NBA as a credentialed reporter for Basketball Insiders. He's also a national sports talk host for SportsMap Radio, a network airing on 96 radio stations throughout the country.