For the first time in 16 years, the Boston Celtics will begin an NBA season as the defending champions. After securing their historic 18th championship by defeating the Dallas Mavericks in five games during the 2024 NBA Finalsthe Boston team is gearing up for a season full of expectations and challenges.
Defending a title is a formidable task, and over the last six seasons, the league has seen a different champion each year. The last team to achieve consecutive titles was the Golden State Warriors in 2017 and 2018, highlighting the difficulty of repeating as champions.
The Boston Celtics will kick off their title defense against an old rival: the New York Knicks. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, the Celtics will receive their championship rings and raise their new banner on Tuesday, October 22 at the TD Garden in an exciting season opener.
Although the full schedule for the 2024-25 season has not been released yet, some leaks have emerged regarding key matchups. In addition to the highly anticipated season opener, it has been reported that the Celtics will host the Philadelphia 76ers on Christmas Day, promising to be an electrifying encounter. This date holds special significance as last year the Celtics defeated the Lakers in Los Angeles on Christmas.
NBA Finals
Fans are also eagerly awaiting the rematch of the 2024 NBA Finals. The Dallas Mavericks will host the Celtics on January 25, 2025, while the TD Garden will host the second encounter between the two teams on February 6, according to Charania’s reports.
With these marquee matchups and the pressure of defending their title, the 2024-25 season promises to be a rollercoaster of emotions for the Celtics and their fans.
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