• The Canadian Press

    New York opens season at home against Boston

    Boston Celtics vs. New York KnicksNew York; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EDTLINE: Knicks -1; over/under is 217.5BOTTOM LINE: The New York Knicks begin the season at home against the Boston Celtics.New York went 25-17 in Eastern Conference play and 25-11 at home in the 2020-21 season. The Knicks averaged 107.1 points per game last season, 16.4 on free throws and 35.4 from deep.Boston finished 4-8 in Atlantic Division action and 15-21 on the road a season ago. The Celtics averaged 23.5 assists per game on