Math Problems

Was it just a perfect night for Boston? Or does New York have some real problems? The truth lies somewhere in between.

Good morning.

At least we don’t have to watch the Celtics raise any more banners this season.

Game 1: Boston 132, Knicks 109

• The Celtics nearly broke the all-time record for most made 3’s in an NBA game, settling for a tie only because they missed their last 13 attempts from downtown.

• New York’s defense certainly contributed to the Boston onslaught

• An efficient Knicks offense was rendered meaningless because they took half as many threes as the Celtics

• Deuce McBride put on a show and Jalen Brunson looked very good

• Mikal Bridges’ shot looked scary early, but he nailed two threes in the second half with a smoother looking form

• Pacome Dadiet was the ninth man, playing five first half minutes and checking back in for garbage time

There are ass-kickings, and then there are ass-kickings.

And that was an ass-kicking.