Celtics bury Knicks, tie NBA 3-point record with 29
BOSTON — The Celtics faced off against the New York Knicks in the opening game of the NBA season on Tuesday night, a matchup that Knicks guard Jalen Brunson had called an early test of where his team stood against the reigning champions. However, the game at TD Garden was far from a tight contest, as Boston dominated with a 132-109 victory, highlighted by their offensive firepower.
Before the game, the Celtics celebrated their 18th NBA championship by raising a record-breaking banner to the rafters. But the night quickly shifted focus to Boston’s attempt to make history in a different way—breaking the NBA record for most 3-pointers made in a single game.
With 8:54 left in the fourth quarter, after Al Horford sank Boston’s 29th 3-pointer to tie the record held by the Milwaukee Bucks, the Celtics struggled to hit another. They missed 13 consecutive attempts, including three air balls, leaving the crowd at TD Garden disappointed as Boston failed to break the record.
“It was almost like we got jinxed or something,” said Celtics forward Jaylen Brown. “When we were just playing our style of basketball, everything was going in. Then once the crowd got into it and we started hunting for 3s, we couldn’t even hit the broad side of a barn. Everything was off."
Before their cold streak, the Celtics were on fire, going 29-for-48 from 3-point range, and their offense was in full swing, finishing with 33 assists and just three turnovers. Jayson Tatum led the charge with 37 points on 14-for-18 shooting, including 8-for-11 from beyond the arc, showcasing his improved jumper after a summer of adjustments.
Despite the stellar performance for most of the game, Boston's focus on the 3-point record disrupted their flow in the final stretch. Fans repeatedly chanted "One more 3," but it wasn’t enough to push the Celtics over the line. The Knicks, making their season debuts with high-profile additions Mikal Bridges and Karl-Anthony Towns, couldn’t spoil Boston’s night but witnessed the Celtics' offensive surge firsthand.
Reflecting on the near-record, Celtics guard Derrick White said, "When we were tied [with 29], I was like, 'Oh, we're one away from the record.' But we just couldn’t get that last one." Despite missing out on the record, Boston's convincing win set a strong tone for their season.
Celtics bury Knicks, tie NBA 3-point record with 29
BOSTON — The Celtics faced off against the New York Knicks in the opening game of the NBA season on Tuesday night, a matchup that Knicks guard Jalen Brunson had called an early test of where his team stood against the reigning champions. However, the game at TD Garden was far from a tight contest, as Boston dominated with a 132-109 victory, highlighted by their offensive firepower.
Before the game, the Celtics celebrated their 18th NBA championship by raising a record-breaking banner to the rafters. But the night quickly shifted focus to Boston’s attempt to make history in a different way—breaking the NBA record for most 3-pointers made in a single game.
With 8:54 left in the fourth quarter, after Al Horford sank Boston’s 29th 3-pointer to tie the record held by the Milwaukee Bucks, the Celtics struggled to hit another. They missed 13 consecutive attempts, including three air balls, leaving the crowd at TD Garden disappointed as Boston failed to break the record.
“It was almost like we got jinxed or something,” said Celtics forward Jaylen Brown. “When we were just playing our style of basketball, everything was going in. Then once the crowd got into it and we started hunting for 3s, we couldn’t even hit the broad side of a barn. Everything was off."
Before their cold streak, the Celtics were on fire, going 29-for-48 from 3-point range, and their offense was in full swing, finishing with 33 assists and just three turnovers. Jayson Tatum led the charge with 37 points on 14-for-18 shooting, including 8-for-11 from beyond the arc, showcasing his improved jumper after a summer of adjustments.
Despite the stellar performance for most of the game, Boston's focus on the 3-point record disrupted their flow in the final stretch. Fans repeatedly chanted "One more 3," but it wasn’t enough to push the Celtics over the line. The Knicks, making their season debuts with high-profile additions Mikal Bridges and Karl-Anthony Towns, couldn’t spoil Boston’s night but witnessed the Celtics' offensive surge firsthand.
Reflecting on the near-record, Celtics guard Derrick White said, "When we were tied [with 29], I was like, 'Oh, we're one away from the record.' But we just couldn’t get that last one." Despite missing out on the record, Boston's convincing win set a strong tone for their season.
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