Knicks vs. Celtics score, results: Resilient Knicks outlast Celtics in double overtime thriller

What a game! The two teams that were there at the beginning of the NBA, provide an absolute classic to tip-off NBA 75 for each of them. 

The historic Knicks-Celtics rivalry provided a thrilling entertainer. It had everything but in the end, the hosts outlasted the visitors after 58 minutes of action. 

Julius Randle dropped 35 while Evan Fournier put up 32, most of them in the second half, as they helped the Knicks overcome a franchise record 46 points from Jaylen Brown. 

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Knicks vs. Celtics score

Knicks vs. Celtics live updates, highlights

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End of Overtime 2: Knicks 138, Celtics 134

🗣 BANG! EVAN FOURNIER FROM DOWNTOWN. pic.twitter.com/7QkGlQNJkN

— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) October 21, 2021

AND ONE pic.twitter.com/hRDrjDl37q

— Boston Celtics (@celtics) October 21, 2021

End of Overtime 1: Knicks 128, Celtics 128

We are headed to DOUBLE OT on ESPN!

What a way to start the season 🔥🔥🔥

— NBA (@NBA) October 21, 2021

End of regulation: Knicks 116, Celtics 116

OVERTIMEEEEEEEE pic.twitter.com/tQPN1X6yKs

— Boston Celtics (@celtics) October 21, 2021

JAYLEN FROM DEEEEEEP pic.twitter.com/OxFnZsgz1h

— Boston Celtics (@celtics) October 21, 2021

Evan Fournier is a gamer. pic.twitter.com/2h8xOHXmrK

— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) October 21, 2021

Grant knocks down another!!! pic.twitter.com/mE59oeFunv

— Boston Celtics (@celtics) October 21, 2021

30 PIECE FOR 30. pic.twitter.com/rcLRBPV5i2

— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) October 21, 2021

LOOK OUT BELOW@drose ➡️ @ObiToppin1 pic.twitter.com/Fu9lm7K4Xr

— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) October 21, 2021

End of the third – Knicks 86, Celtics 82

RJ BARRETT WITH THE HAMMER pic.twitter.com/mao3U4rrod

— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) October 21, 2021

Pure. pic.twitter.com/sBqxLPmIqq

— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) October 21, 2021

Things we love to see: pic.twitter.com/eyqwJqLwH3

— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) October 21, 2021

STARTS ON DEFENSE.

Jules Swat ➡️ Obi + 1 pic.twitter.com/uRjbsR1jHc

— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) October 21, 2021

RISE UP, RO! pic.twitter.com/wjoboHa7vJ

— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) October 21, 2021

Robert Williams makes his presence felt on both ends early. First, the dunk off the pass from Marcus Smart and then the block on former Celtic Kemba Walker.

Marcus with the feed ↗️
Rob with the finish 💥 pic.twitter.com/tRn3vumdeg

— Boston Celtics (@celtics) October 21, 2021

Then, Jayson Tatum knocks down a three which forces the Knicks to call time out. Celtics lead 67-58 with 8:36 to play in the period

Halftime – Knicks 54, Celtics 58

Make that 25 for @FCHWPO… in 12 minutes pic.twitter.com/eZlbP6GmES

— Boston Celtics (@celtics) October 21, 2021

End of the first – Knicks 29, Celtics 35

JAYLEN BROWN IS COOKING TO OPEN THE SEASON.

20 points in the first quarter vs. the Knicks ‼️ pic.twitter.com/XDi7eE4Q32

— ESPN (@espn) October 21, 2021

MOM APPROVES pic.twitter.com/esTQ9A9OqL

— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) October 20, 2021

JB through the lane and through contact 💪🏾 pic.twitter.com/7mhsnblOba

— Boston Celtics (@celtics) October 20, 2021

Pregame

The new NBA Countdown crew and a fan 😉 pic.twitter.com/DMcMZzyxd2

— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) October 20, 2021

Former teammates ready to face off at MSG!

🏀: BOS/NYK
⏰: 7:30 PM ET
📺: ESPN#KiaTipOff21 pic.twitter.com/x3uKz8hm8j

— NBA (@NBA) October 20, 2021

Opening Night’s Starting 🖐 pic.twitter.com/7PXRqlgrhE

— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) October 20, 2021

Josh Richardson (migraine) is OUT tonight.

Jaylen Brown, who’s returning from a bout with COVID, is not on the injury report.

— Marc D’Amico (@Marc_DAmico) October 20, 2021

Knicks vs. Celtics start time today

• Date:  Wednesday, Oct. 20
• Start time:  7:30 p.m. ET | 4:30 p.m. PT

The Knicks will open their 2021-22 season by hosting the Celtics at Madison Square Garden. The game will tip off at 7:30 p.m. ET.

How to watch Knicks vs. Celtics

• TV Channel: ESPN, MSG Network
• Live stream: Watch ESPN, fuboTV

Knicks vs. Celtics will be broadcast live on ESPN. You can live stream the game on Watch ESPN

Knicks schedule 2021-22

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Celtics schedule 2021-22

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