Knicks host the Celtics to begin season

Tue, Oct 24, 2023
NBA News (AP)

Boston Celtics vs. New York Knicks

New York; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EDT

FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Celtics -2.5; over/under is 223.5

BOTTOM LINE: The New York Knicks host the Boston Celtics in the season opener.

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New York finished 47-35 overall, 8-8 in Atlantic Division action and 23-18 at home a season ago. The Knicks allowed opponents to score 113.1 points per game and shoot 46.2% from the field last season.

Boston went 57-25 overall and 11-5 in Atlantic Division play during the 2022-23 season. The Celtics gave up 111.4 points per game while committing 18.8 fouls last season.

INJURIES: Knicks: None listed.

Celtics: None listed.

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