The New York Knicks opened their season in an atypical fashion: a 138-134 double-OT win over the Boston Celtics. Spike Lee overdressed, everyone had one too many heart palpitations, and Madison Square Garden’s ground shook enough to awaken Vigo the Carpathian deep below New York City’s streets again.
But more importantly, we had a good old-fashioned NBA Opening Night at the World’s Most Famous Arena. The sold-out crowd had straight Beatlemania vibes, that’s how excited the New York fans were.
Make no mistake, ladies and gentlemen — the New York Knicks are no longer a punchline.