Gary Washburn

It's been 16 years since TD Garden has seen a night like this for the Celtics. On Oct. 28, 2008, the Celtics hosted LeBron James and the Cavaliers on ring night and held on for a 90-85 win.

The Celtics showed in a 132-109 season opening win they are prepared to defend their title and, for now, the Knicks aren’t even in their stratosphere.

After a sluggish start, the Celtics relied on their championship pedigree to put away the Wizards, 122-102.

Bronny James should have the opportunity to hone his skills in the G League because that’s exactly what he needs.

Regardless of how disheveled the Bucks looked in their previous two games, stunning losses to the Bulls and Nets, they were going to offer major resistance to the Celtics.

INDIANAPOLIS — The Celtics perhaps saved face and their reputation in the fourth quarter Wednesday night with a dramatic comeback from a 24-point deficit to force the Pacers into overtime.

CHARLOTTE — Joe Mazzulla doesn't say anything that isn't well intentioned or well-reasoned, regardless of how bizarre or unusual those thoughts may be.

Lee, who was on Joe Mazzulla's staff for the run to last season's NBA title, is now head coach in Charlotte.

Joe Mazzulla's crew, struggling defensively most of the night, finally put together an 11-2 run late in the fourth quarter to get back on the winning track.

Milwaukee is in serious trouble just five games into what was supposed to be a bounce-back season.