Knicks down Celtics, start season 2-0
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The New York Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers started the 2025 NBA preseason with games in Abu Dhabi. Here's Game 1 highlights, results:
The Boston Celtics and New York Knicks have revealed their final injury reports ahead of their Friday encounter, a rematch of a memorable six-game second-round playoff upset last spring. The 61-win Celtics had been hoping to defend their championship crown against the upstart Knicks,
Tipoff is at 7:30 p.m. ET from Madison Square Garden in New York City, where the Knicks went 27-14 last season. New York is a 3.5-point favorite in the latest Celtics vs. Knicks odds, while the over/under for total points scored is 229.
The Philadelphia 76ers have a big season ahead as their star players are getting healthier. Joel Embiid, in particular, could be a difference-maker if healthy.