Knicks become first defending NBA champions to begin season 0-2 in 15 years, lose 107-103 to Celtics

The New York Knicks lost 107-103 to the Boston Celtics on October 24, 2026, falling to 0-2 on the season as defending NBA champions. This makes them the first reigning NBA champions to start a season with two consecutive losses in 15 years. The last defending champions to suffer the same fate were the 2011-12 Dallas Mavericks.