The Celtics set a record with 29 three-pointers! The Eastern powerhouse collapsed, with Tatum scoring 37+4+10! Brown added 23+7.

The 2024-25 NBA regular season officially kicked off, with the opening game featuring the defending champion Celtics against the Knicks. This summer, the Celtics' primary task was to maintain roster stability, and they succeeded, keeping their core framework largely intact. Conversely, the Knicks saw major roster changes, acquiring key players like Bridges and Towns, but also losing core contributors such as Randle and DiVincenzo. The latter was especially outstanding last season; alongside Brunson and Hart, the "Villanova trio" served as the engine for the team's offensive and defensive efforts.

Now, the Knicks' management decided to break up this "iron triangle," clearly aiming to make a strong push for the championship this season. However, based on the first quarter's performance, the Knicks seemingly "disregarded" the NBA's scheduling. The game was not a closely contested battle but rather a one-sided "domination"!

In the first quarter, the Celtics unleashed full firepower, showcasing their reputation as a "three-point squad" to an extreme degree. They疯狂 launched 17 three-point attempts, hitting 10, scoring 30 points alone from beyond the arc! Tatum was particularly efficient, making 5 of 7 shots, including 4 of 6 three-pointers for 15 points, plus 3 rebounds and 5 assists. Led by him, the Celtics went wild in the first quarter, racking up 43 points! The Knicks were completely overwhelmed, managing only one three-pointer and forced to focus on attacking inside. By the end of the quarter, the Celtics led 43-24 by 19 points, with the gap一度 reaching 25 points at its peak.

In the second quarter, the Knicks加强ed their perimeter defense, but the Celtics' three-point barrage continued. They shot 7 of 13 from beyond the arc, maintaining high accuracy! However, their interior offense was受限, making only three baskets; the Knicks奋力 counterattacked, but without matching the Celtics' outside firepower, catching up was difficult. The Knicks themselves shot 4 of 8 on threes, a decent rate, but their attempts were limited. At halftime, the Celtics still led 74-55 by 19 points; having疯狂 launched 17 three-pointers in the half, the Celtics were in a frenzy!

After switching sides, Brown immediately续上ed a three-pointer, followed by White and Holiday hitting threes, pushing the lead to 26 points and forcing a Knicks timeout! After the pause, Bridges made a three, signaling a Knicks反击? Not quite, as Holiday promptly回应ed with a three, Brunson committed an 8-second backcourt violation, and the whole team seemed stunned. Brown drove inside for a score, extending the gap to 28 points! Brunson repeatedly attacked the paint for points, but couldn't contain the Celtics' perimeter火力. Tatum and White接连命中 threes, keeping the lead firmly around 26 points. Brown added another three from the left corner,再次 forcing a Knicks timeout as the lead reached 29 points! By the end of the third quarter, the Celtics led 113-87 by 26 points!

In the final quarter, the outcome held little悬念; the Celtics had one goal—breaking the NBA's three-point record! They如愿ed as Horford hit a three from the right, tying the NBA historical record with 29 threes in a single game. With over 8 minutes remaining, breaking the record was merely a matter of time! Subsequently, the Celtics seized every opportunity to shoot threes, but迟迟未到, missing 13 consecutive attempts. The final score settled at 132-109, with the Celtics securing a home victory over the Knicks for an opening win. The Celtics broke their team's single-game three-point record but narrowly missed the NBA record,可惜.

The Celtics' performance in this game can be described as "in a frenzy." The team's top scorer was Tatum, who made 14 of 18 shots, tallying 37 points, 4 rebounds, 10 assists, 1 steal, 1 block, and仅 1 turnover! White contributed 24 points, 3 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal; Brown added 23 points, 7 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal; Holiday had 18 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal; Horford posted 11 points, 3 rebounds, 5 assists, 1 steal, 1 block.

For the Knicks, Brunson scored 22 points, 1 rebound, 2 assists; Bridges had 16 points, 2 assists; Hart contributed 12 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists; Towns added 12 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists.