The Boston Celtics, who were crowned champions this spring, set the tone for the new NBA season. They beat the New York Knicks (132-109) on Tuesday at home to open the tournament.
After the traditional ring ceremony and the discovery of their 18th championship banner, the Celtics began the season as they had ended the previous one, with a bang, without giving the fans a chance to their challenges.
The first basket of the season was scored from a distance by Jayson Tatum (37 points, 10 assists), unbelievable, and it launched a one-sided game where the ‘C’s’ pressed the Knicks with 29 successful three-point shots out of 61 attempts (but missed the last 13!), equal NBA record.
Boston, which won the Finals 4-1 against Dallas in June after dominating the regular season, was again able to count on Derrick White (24 points) or the Finals MVP about behind Jaylen Brown (23 points), author with a powerful dunk in the middle of the second quarter.
LeBron and Bronny James on the floor
One of all records, LeBron James, who is starting his 22nd NBA season at the age of 39 (a record shared by Vince Carter), has made history again. With family this time, playing a basketball game at the highest level with his son Bronny (20 years old), who is starting his career.
In Los Angeles against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Bronny entered the floor for the first and his father later. He recovered in three minutes of play, while LeBron scored 16 points and participated in the victory for the Lakers (110-103).
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2024-10-23 05:51:00
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