CelticsBlog · Oct 23, 2024
Celtics tie record, destroy New York 132-109
After four months without the NBA, the Boston Celtics and the New York Knicks opened the 2024-25 season. In what could foreshadow the Eastern Conference Finals, the Celtics defeated the Knicks 132-109.
The night started great for Boston and Celtics fans around the world as they lifted Banner 18 into the rafters and the players and coaching staff received their championship rings. With Celtics legends Bob Cousy, Cedric Maxwell, Ray Allen, Kevin Garnett, and Paul Pierce bringing out the 2024 Larry O’Brien Trophy.
We got some really BIG rings pic.twitter.com/yNAMLpHOQv
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) October 22, 2024 After the celebrations, it was time for action.