Free extension for sports fans
Advertisement
Advertisement

Knicks Travel to Boston Looking to Rebound After Season Opening Loss

The New York Knicks continue the start of their regular season on the road for the first time this year when they travel to Boston to take on the Celtics in TD Garden on Friday night.

Published: Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 3:55 PM
Knicks Travel to Boston Looking to Rebound After Season Opening Loss
Key Things to Know
  • The Knicks and Celtics face each other on Friday night looking for their first wins after opening losses.
  • New York lost its season opener 106-100 against the Philadelphia 76ers.
  • Boston blew a 22-point lead in a 121-113 defeat to the Detroit Pistons despite Paul George scoring 38 points.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The New York Knicks travel to face the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on Friday night, with both teams aiming to rebound from opening day losses. New York dropped its opener 106-100 to the Philadelphia 76ers, while Boston fell 121-113 to the Detroit Pistons after surrendering a 22-point second-half lead.

New York will rely on Karl-Anthony Towns avoiding foul trouble, while Jalen Brunson, OG Anunoby, and Mikal Bridges look to improve efficiency. The Celtics will counter with Paul George, who scored 38 points in his Boston debut, and Jayson Tatum, alongside former Knicks center Mitchell Robinson.

Advertisement

Never Miss a Sports Update

Get the latest sports news and top stories from MySportsTab delivered straight to your inbox.

No spam. Just the latest sports news and updates.