Celtics vs. Knicks: Start time, live streaming, TV channel, how to watch

The Boston Celtics begin their 2024-25 season with a matchup against the New York Knicks on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. ET on TNT.

The Celtics went 64-18 last season and won the NBA championship. The Knicks posted a 50-32 record last season and lost in the conference semifinals.

When is Celtics vs. Knicks?

This contest between the Celtics and Knicks is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, October 22, 2024. You can expect the opening tip at 7:30 p.m. ET.

Where to watch Celtics vs. Knicks

The Celtics and Knicks will take the stage for this matchup at TD Garden on October 22nd, and if you want to watch the match live, get your tickets now at Vivid Seats!

What channel is the game on?

You can watch this game live on TNT.

Celtics vs. Knicks game preview

Celtics Stats, Odds & Insights (2023-24)

The Celtics were the second-best team in the NBA last year in points scored (120.6 per game) and fifth-best in points conceded (109.2).

Last season, the Celtics scored 120.6 points per game, 12.4 more than the 108.2 the Knicks gave up.

Boston was the league’s best team in 3-pointers made last year (16.5 per game) and the second-best team in 3-point percentage (38.8%).

The Celtics did a better job of covering the spread last season at home (22-17-2) than they did on the road (19-19-3).

Knicks Stats, Odds and Insights (2023-24)

The Knicks’ 112.8 points per game were just 3.6 points more than the 109.2 the Celtics gave up.

New York ranked 10th in the NBA last year with 13.2 treys per game. Meanwhile, it ranked 13th with a 36.9% shooting percentage from three-point land.

Compared to last season, the Knicks achieved better results away from home (23-17-1) than at home (21-19-1).

Celtics key players (2023-24)

Celtics leader
name	Family doctor	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLACK	3 p.m
Jayson Tatum	74	26.9	8.1	4.9	1	0.6	3.1
Jaylen Brown	70	23	5.5	3.6	1.2	0.5	2.1
Kristaps Porzingis	57	20.1	7.2	2	0.7	1.9	1.9
Derrick White	73	15.2	4.2	5.2	1	1.2	2.7
Jrue holiday	69	12.5	5.4	4.8	0.9	0.8	2

Knicks key players (2023–24)

Knicks leader
name	Family doctor	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLACK	3 p.m
Jalen Brunson	77	28.7	3.6	6.7	0.9	0.2	2.7
Karl Anthony cities	62	21.8	8.3	3	0.7	0.7	2.2
Mikal Bridges	82	19.6	4.5	3.6	1	0.4	2.7
OG Anunoby	50	14.7	4.2	2.1	1.4	0.7	2
Josh Hart	81	9.4	8.3	4.1	0.9	0.3	1

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