A lot of time has passed since the second round of the 2024-2025 NBA Playoffs. The Boston Celtics and New York Knicks have both endured changes. However, the rivalry will still feel the same when they face off on October 24.

On Wednesday evening, the New York Knicks moved to 1-0 on the 2025-26 NBA season with a 119-111 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on opening night. It was a balanced scoring attack from the Knicks, who were led by 24 points from OG Anunoby and 23 from point guard Jalen Brunson.

Payton Pritchard made things interesting in the finals 16 seconds, making a three and a layup to bring the Celtics to within one. However, he missed two potential game-winning layups in the final three seconds, allowing the 76ers to sneak away with the one-point win.

What was supposed to be a friendly pickup game between the media turned into utter humiliation at the hands of the Celtics coaching staff.

Preview the Philadelphia 76ers' NBA matchup with Boston, including live stream, TV channel, odds, and game information.

The Boston Celtics let a winnable game slip away to the Philadelphia 76ers on opening night. The Celtics' defense and late-game execution both disappeared in crunch time at TD Garden, a sign the team has a lot to sort out as they embark on a season of the unknown.

The Boston Celtics forward made his feelings clear on what went wrong during the team's loss to the Philadelphia 76ers

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