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Tatum, Celtics celebrate Banner 18 by making record-tying 29 3-pointers and crushing Knicks 132-109

Tatum, Celtics celebrate Banner 18 by making record-tying 29 3-pointers and crushing Knicks 132-109

BOSTON (AP) — Jayson Tatum continued Boston’s Banner 18 celebration by scoring 37 points and making eight of the Celtics' NBA record-tying 29 3-pointers on Tuesday as Boston ran away with a 132-109 victory over the New York Knicks on opening night.
LeBron and Bronny James make NBA history by playing together in Lakers' 110-103 win over Minnesota

LeBron and Bronny James make NBA history by playing together in Lakers' 110-103 win over Minnesota

LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James and Bronny James became the first father and son to play in the NBA together Tuesday night during the Los Angeles Lakers' 110-103 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves.
LeBron and Bronny James make history as the NBA's first father-son duo to play together

LeBron and Bronny James make history as the NBA's first father-son duo to play together

LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James gave his 20-year-old son a pep talk before they rose from the Lakers bench. Amid rising cheers, they walked together to the scorer's table — and then they stepped straight into basketball history.

Washington takes on Boston in conference showdown

Boston Celtics vs. Washington Wizards Washington; Thursday, 7 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Celtics -13.5; over/under is 234.5 BOTTOM LINE: Boston plays Washington in Eastern Conference action Thursday.

Denver starts 2024-25 season at home against Oklahoma City

Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Denver Nuggets Denver; Thursday, 10 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Nuggets -2.5; over/under is 225.5 BOTTOM LINE: The Denver Nuggets host the Oklahoma City Thunder in the season opener.

Dallas starts season at home against San Antonio

San Antonio Spurs vs. Dallas Mavericks Dallas; Thursday, 7:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Mavericks -7.5; over/under is 229.5 BOTTOM LINE: The Dallas Mavericks open the season at home against the San Antonio Spurs.

Sacramento hosts Minnesota in conference matchup

Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Sacramento Kings Sacramento, California; Thursday, 10 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Kings -1.5; over/under is 227.5 BOTTOM LINE: Western Conference foes Sacramento and Minnesota square off on Thursday.
Celtics rout the Knicks

Celtics rout the Knicks

BOSTON (AP) — Jayson Tatum continued Boston’s Banner 18 celebration by scoring 37 points and making eight of the Celtics’ NBA record-tying 29 3-pointers on Tuesday as Boston ran away with a 132-109 victory over the New York Knicks on opening night.
Celtics tie, but don't break, NBA record with 29 3-pointers. Then they miss 13 3s in a row

Celtics tie, but don't break, NBA record with 29 3-pointers. Then they miss 13 3s in a row

BOSTON (AP) — The Boston crowd chanted “One more 3!” The Celtics did their best, firing up 13 shots from 3-point range in an attempt to break the NBA record for 3s in a game — and missing them all.
New-look Knicks blown out by defending champion Celtics

New-look Knicks blown out by defending champion Celtics

BOSTON (AP) — The new-look New York Knicks were no match in their first test against the defending NBA champion Boston Celtics.