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New-look Celtics are finally here with unknown thrill (and some of the same)

The Boston Celtics are still using the same preparation tactics, yet the thrill of the unknown will be more prevalent than ever.

Derrick White, Neemeias Queta, Hugo Gonzalez, Joe Mazzulla, and Jaylen Brown | Jaiden Tripi/GettyImages | Al Bello/GettyImages | Katelyn Mulcahy/GettyImages

BOSTON — After months of change, heartache, and goodbyes, the new Boston Celtics are finally here. Preseason basketball is one thing, but Opening Night is another.

The chill of October air as the heat of summer officially vacates New England. The screams of thousands of Celtics fans as they enter TD Garden and filter into the various bars on and around Causeway.