In a thrilling season-opening game, the Boston Celtics set an NBA single-game record for 3-pointers made by a team with 29 triples. However, the excitement was dampened by an unusual sequence at the end of the game where the Celtics missed their final 13 attempts from beyond the arc. Former Celtic Cedric Maxwell voiced his disapproval of the team’s pursuit of the record, questioning the need for more threes despite the comfortable lead.
Despite the missed opportunities to break the record outright, the Celtics tied the record and secured a 132-109 win over the Knicks. The game also marked the raising of the team’s 18th championship banner, setting a positive tone for the defending champions.
In other Boston sports news, the Bruins suffered a 4-0 loss to the Predators, while the Celtics will face the Wizards on the road for their next game. On this day in history, the Red Sox won a wild Game 1 of the World Series in 2004 against the Cardinals.
The Celtics’ impressive performance in the season opener and their record-breaking 3-point shooting display will surely be a talking point for fans and analysts as they look ahead to the rest of the season.
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