NBA Opening Night live: Celtics-Knicks; Timberwolves-Lakers

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Wednesday, October 23, 2024 2:21AM

The 2024-25 NBA season begins Tuesday! Two blockbuster games -- one with the NBA champions and the other featuring future Hall of Famer LeBron James -- get things goings before other teams begin their campaigns on Wednesday.

The first game on Tuesday saw the defending championBoston Celtics defeat theNew York Knicks in a blowout 132-109 win in which the hosts tied an NBA record for most 3-pointers (29) in a game. Ahead of tipoff at TD Garden, Celtics will unveiled their record 18th championship banner while also receiving their title rings.

The second game of the night will see Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Los Angeles Lakers, where James could eventually take the court alongside Bronny James -- marking the first time a father-son duo would play in an NBA game together.

Follow along with live updates, top highlights and in-game analysis from our ESPN insiders.

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The best highlights and updates from the Celtics' 132-109 win over the Knicks.

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