The NBA season started with a bang as the Boston Celtics raised their championship banner to the rafters of TD Garden. Their performance against the New York Knicks was close to perfect. The Celtics broke records by hitting an impressive 29 three-pointers, tying the NBA record for most triples in a single game. The game ended with a score of 132-109 in favor of Boston. Let's dive into the standout players and areas that needed improvement.

Jayson Tatum silenced any doubts about his jump shot after reworking it in the offseason. He led the team's three-point barrage, scoring a game-high 37 points. Tatum's performance was incredible, with a shooting accuracy of 14-for-18 from the field and 8-for-11 from beyond the arc. He also contributed 10 assists and 4 rebounds. Tatum's MVP potential was on full display against the Knicks.

Derrick White wasn't forgotten amidst the attention on Tatum and Jaylen Brown. He delivered a stellar game, scoring 24 points and making six three-pointers. White also chipped in 4 assists and 3 rebounds.

Bob Cousy, a Celtics legend at 96 years old, attended the banner-raising ceremony. The fans cheered him on, feeling a nostalgic connection to the glory days when Cousy won six titles in the late 1950s and early 1960s.

Mikal Bridges, one of New York's significant offseason additions, had a rough debut. His new jump shot didn't help, as he missed his first five shots, four of which were from three-point range. Bridges ended the game with 16 points and a dismal minus-33.

The Knicks' defense, which was вторую-best in the NBA last season, crumbled under Boston's offensive pressure. They allowed the Celtics to score 113 points in just three quarters. Tom Thibodeau's teams are known for their strong defense, so this performance was a shock.

Finally, TNT botched their job by cutting away from the championship banner ceremony. Fans at home missed the end of the ceremony, which was a disappointing start to the broadcast.

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