"NBA Defending Champion" wins Boston's opening game...29 3-pointers.

The Boston Celtics, defending NBA champions, won a big victory in the opening game.

Boston scored 29 3-pointers in its first game of the season against the New York Knicks, a 132-109 victory.

Boston's 29 3-pointers are the most ever recorded in a single professional basketball game.

Boston ace Tatum led the team to its opening game victory with 10 assists on 37 points, the most by either team.

The Los Angeles Lakers also won the opener by beating Minnesota 110-103 thanks to Anthony Davis' performance with 36 points and 16 rebounds.