The Boston Celtics and the New York Knicks square off for the first time of the 2026-27 NBA regular season on Friday night with both squads still looking to notch their first win.

The Celtics host the Chicago Bulls at the TD Garden on Monday. Compare Polymarket odds, spread lines, and score projections before tip off.

Josh Giddey finished Monday's loss to the Celtics with 11 points (4-of-7 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), one rebound, four assists, one steal, one block and one three-pointer.

The Boston Celtics held off a late push from Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks in a thrilling Friday night showdown, securing a 107-103 win powered by 36 points from Jayson Tatum in front of the home crowd.

Check out the best highlights from Tuesday's game between the Celtics and Pistons right here.

BOSTON (AP) — Jayson Tatum scored 25 of his 36 points in the second half, including seven of his team’s final eight to help the Boston Celtics hold off the New York Knicks 107-103 on Friday night. Paul George and Neemias Queta added 15 points apiece to fend off a late rally by the defending NBA champion Knicks.

The 2026-27 NBA campaign is here!

The Celtics and Pistons play the first game of the 2026-27 NBA season, in a matchup of the top two regular-season teams from last year.

BOSTON (AP) — Jayson Tatum scored 25 of his 36 points in the second half, including seven of his team’s final eight to help the Boston Celtics hold off the New York Knicks 107-103 on Friday night. Paul George and Neemias Queta added 15 points apiece to fend off a late rally by the defending NBA champion Knicks.

The Charlotte Hornets visit TD Garden tonight for their third of four preseason outings against the Boston Celtics. So, let's give a full game preview and prediction. Extra staff predictions will appear below today's preview.

The Celtics host the New York Knicks at the TD Garden on Friday. Compare Polymarket odds, spread lines, and score projections before tip off.

Boston Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum had a brutal shooting day in Tuesday's season-opening loss to the Detroit Pistons.