Knicks Survive Double OT to Beat Celtics 138–134 in Season Opener

New York Knicks' Julius Randle (30) shoots over Boston Celtics' Aaron Nesmith (26) as Jayson Tatum (0) watches during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021 in New York. AP Photo/Frank Franklin II

New York—The New York Knicks escaped the Boston Celtics in double overtime; despite Celtics Jaylon Brown, just cleared to play after recovering from COVID-19, scoring 46 points.

The Knicks were led by Julius Randle with 35 points on Wednesday night. Evan Fournier also added 32 points against his former Celtics.