The Boston Celtics will start their 2024-25 campaign matching up with the New York Knicks on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 7:30 PM ET on TNT.
The Celtics went 64-18 last season and won the NBA Championship. The Knicks went 50-32 a season ago and lost in the Conference Semifinals.
When is Celtics vs. Knicks?
This contest between the Celtics and Knicks is scheduled to tip off on Tuesday, October 22, 2024. Be ready to see the opening tip at 7:30 PM ET.
Where to watch Celtics vs. Knicks
The Celtics and Knicks will take to the hardwood at TD Garden for this matchup on October 22, and if you want to catch the game live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on TNT.
Celtics vs. Knicks Game Preview
Celtics Stats, Odds & Insights (2023-24)
Last year, the Celtics were second-best in the NBA on offense (120.6 points scored per game) and fifth-best on defense (109.2 points allowed).
Last season the Celtics put up 120.6 points per game, 12.4 more than the 108.2 the Knicks conceded.
Beyond the arc, Boston was best in the NBA in 3-pointers made per game at 16.5 last season. And it was second-best in 3-point percentage at 38.8%.
In home games last season, the Celtics sported a better record against the spread (22-17-2) compared to their ATS record in road games (19-19-3).
Knicks Stats, Odds & Insights (2023-24)
The Knicks’ 112.8 points per game were only 3.6 more points than the 109.2 the Celtics gave up.
With 13.2 three-pointers per game, New York ranked 10th in the NBA. It owned a 36.9% shooting percentage from downtown, which ranked 13th in the league.
The Knicks performed better against the spread on the road (23-17-1) than at home (21-19-1) last season.
Celtics Key Players (2023-24)
Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Jayson Tatum | 74 | 26.9 | 8.1 | 4.9 | 1 | 0.6 | 3.1 |
Jaylen Brown | 70 | 23 | 5.5 | 3.6 | 1.2 | 0.5 | 2.1 |
Kristaps Porzingis | 57 | 20.1 | 7.2 | 2 | 0.7 | 1.9 | 1.9 |
Derrick White | 73 | 15.2 | 4.2 | 5.2 | 1 | 1.2 | 2.7 |
Jrue Holiday | 69 | 12.5 | 5.4 | 4.8 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 2 |
Knicks Key Players (2023-24)
Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Jalen Brunson | 77 | 28.7 | 3.6 | 6.7 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 2.7 |
Karl-Anthony Towns | 62 | 21.8 | 8.3 | 3 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 2.2 |
Mikal Bridges | 82 | 19.6 | 4.5 | 3.6 | 1 | 0.4 | 2.7 |
OG Anunoby | 50 | 14.7 | 4.2 | 2.1 | 1.4 | 0.7 | 2 |
Josh Hart | 81 | 9.4 | 8.3 | 4.1 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 1 |
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