The Celtics jumped all over the Knicks out the gate as they gained a 43-24 lead after the opening quarter. When it was all said and done, the Celtics drained 29 of their 61 attempts from beyond the arc, good for a 47.5% clip.

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After the Yankees’ World Series run, New Yorkers will be able to turn to another credible title contender in the Knicks, who enter the season with a loaded roster and as much hype as they’ve had in decades.

The only bright spot the Knicks could point to is that, in trailing by 35 points in this game, it doesn’t have to portend disaster. The last time these two teams met in April, the Knicks built up a lead of as many as 31 in a win — and a few months later the Celtics were celebrating a championship.