Knicks and Celtics meet in early-season rematch at TD Garden

What is confirmed

The New York Knicks and Boston Celtics met Friday at TD Garden in a matchup between teams that opened the 2026-27 season at 0-1. The NBA scheduled tipoff for 7 p.m. ET. The game had begun at publication, but the available official and independent pages did not yet provide a reliably captured live score. ^{[1] [2]}

Both sides had an immediate chance to reset after difficult openers. Philadelphia beat New York 106-100, while Boston surrendered a 22-point third-quarter lead in a 121-113 loss to Detroit. Reuters reported that the Pistons’ comeback included a 23-0 fourth-quarter run. ^[3]

Rematch and roster context

The game also brings former Knicks center Mitchell Robinson against his former team in a Celtics uniform. CBS Sports reported that Robinson made his Boston debut against Detroit with four points, three rebounds and two blocks in 18 minutes. ^[2]

New York is trying to improve its execution after Philadelphia took control with an 11-0 burst late in the third quarter of the opener. Boston needs to avoid another prolonged scoring drought after Detroit’s decisive surge. With only one game played, the immediate test is how each side responds when momentum shifts. ^{[1] [2] [3]}

The final score, leading scorers and any confirmed injuries were not available at publication. Those details should be added once the NBA records the game as complete; until then, this report is limited to the confirmed schedule and pregame context. ^{[1] [2]}

The rivalry adds context without changing the reporting standard for a live game. Search interest rose around the matchup and its broadcast, but this article does not infer a result from incomplete trackers. The official box score will determine the final margin and individual totals. ^{[1] [2]}