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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 – The Celtics’ 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 they’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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