New York Knicks (0-1, eighth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Boston Celtics (0-1, 11th in the Eastern Conference)

Boston; Friday, 7 p.m. EDT

LINE: Celtics -2.5; over/under is 223.5

BOTTOM LINE: Boston plays New York in a matchup of Eastern Conference teams.

Boston went 56-26 overall, 10-6 in Atlantic Division play and 30-11 at home a season ago. The Celtics averaged 114.9 points per game last season, 44.2 in the paint, 15.8 off of turnovers and 11.8 on fast breaks.

New York finished 53-29 overall and 14-3 in Atlantic Division action during the 2025-26 season. The Knicks shot 47.8% from the field and 37.3% from 3-point range last season.

INJURIES: Celtics: Devin Carter: out (illness).

Knicks: None listed.

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