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Celtics-Knicks recap: C's tie NBA 3-point record in Opening Night rout

The Celtics made quite the statement during a special night at TD Garden.

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What to Know

  • The Celtics raised Banner 18 and collected their championship rings in a special pregame ceremony.
  • The C's made 29 of 61 3-pointers, tying an NBA record for the most 3s made in a single game.
  • Jayson Tatum went 8 for 11 from 3-point range to finish with 37 points, four rebounds and 10 assists in Boston's 132-109 victory.
  • The Celtics are back in action Thursday night in Washington against the Wizards, with tip-off at 7 p.m. ET on NBC Sports Boston.

BOSTON โ€“ The Celticsโ€™ title defense is off to a historic start.

After a special pregame ceremony in which they received their 2024 championship rings and raised Banner 18 to the rafters, the Celtics reminded everyone why theyโ€™re the 2025 title favorites by dismantling the Knicks 132-109. Boston tied an NBA record for 3-pointers made in one game (29) in the victory.

Check out highlights, analysis and full postgame reaction below.

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