This is a 10* ATLANTIC DIV. TOM on the UNDER Knicks/Celtics.

The Celtics will be raising the banner to the rafter and getting their rings before kicking off the 2024/25 season at home to the Knicks.

Both teams had 4-1 pre-seasons. Each played to several high-scoring games in the pre-season, but now that the "real" thing is here, I believe that we'll finally see a much more defensive battle.

Boston returns its core group and has no significant injuries, except one to offensive standout Kristaps Porzingis.

New York is looking to build off a successful season that came up short in the playoffs due to injury. The Knicks brought in Mikal Bridges to lay alongside Josh Hart and Jalen Bruson, all of who were on the 2016 Villanova Wildcats championship team.

But their biggest move was bringing in big man Karl-Anthony Towns.

I'm expecting a more methodical pace on Opening night, rather than a blistering "shootout."

The play is the UNDER.

Good luck, NP