The Boston Celtics raised their championship banner before tying an NBA record with 29 three-pointers in a 132-109 win over the New York Knicks. Power forward Jayson Tatum led the way by scoring the most points in the first game of the season.
With a score of 132-109 in their season opener, they were celebrating their 18th championship banner raised to the rafters. The Celtics easily beat the Knicks 132–109, with the brightest star Jayson Tatum scoring 37 points and giving them a 23-point lead at the end. They got 24 more points from Derrick White and 23 from Jaylen Brown.
Al Horford made Boston’s 29th three-pointer, which gave them a huge 126-93 lead at that moment. Jayson Tatum nailed eight of his eleven three-point shots, but the Celtics missed their last 13 3-point tries, so they didn’t break the record set by the Milwaukee Bucks in 2020.
The crowd chanted “One more 3!” in the final minutes, but the Celtics couldn’t make it happen. Their record-tying performance was a powerful warning to other NBA teams this season.
Jayson Tatum reflects on the Celtics’ banner celebration
Jayson Tatum had been waiting for Tuesday’s pre-game ceremony since joining the Celtics. After scoring 37 points in the win over the Knicks, he reflected on the moment.
Tatum said, “It’s just something I’ve been dreaming about for a very, very long time…Finally get over that hump and finally be a part of an Opening Night ring ceremony, something I’ve watched every year since I was a kid, it was just a wild moment.”
He shared how the wait was worth it, saying, “Like, I’m a part of it. I’m a part of history and it was worth the wait.” With a convincing 132-109 victory against the Knicks, the night was a perfect blend of celebration and triumph, setting a positive tone for the upcoming matches.
