The Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers have combined to win nearly half (35 of 78) of the NBA championships since the league began, and the top two franchises will take center stage on Tuesday night’s NBA Opening Night.
In Boston, the Celtics will hang an 18th championship banner — one more than the Lakers have for the most in NBA history. With a loaded roster led by Jayson Tatum and the return of Jaylen Brown, the Celtics have their eye on repeating as champions, something that hasn’t happened in Boston since 1968 and 1969. They’ll host the New York Knicks, who won 50 games for the first time since the 2012-13 season, and they’re looking to make a big splash, with Jalen Brunson taking charge for a new-looking New York side that signed Karl in the offseason -Anthony Towns and Mikal Bridges added.
The Lakers may have one of the most anticipated second-round debuts in NBA history as Bronny James prepares for his first regular-season game, potentially taking the floor with his legendary father when LA hosts for Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves. LeBron James has spoken often over the years about wanting to play with his son, and the two shared the word in the preseason. A father-son duo has never played together in the NBA, but Ken Griffey Sr. and Jr. were the first to do so in Major League Baseball and will be there tonight.
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