The NBA is BACK. That’s right, it’s opening night in the league, with two games airing on TNT. The first pits two Eastern Conference contenders against each other — the New York Knicks and the Boston Celtics. Should be a fun one between the new-look team and the defending champs.

Nevertheless, the Celtics will likely focus on their own game and how they want to approach it to end the night with a favorable result. Under Joe Mazzulla, Boston has rarely strayed from its offensive and defensive system, regardless of the opponent or the strength of its rotation.

The New York Knicks and defending champion Boston Celtics meet Tuesday to open the 2024-25 NBA season. Tip-off from TD Garden is set for 7:30 p.m. ET (TNT). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's