What happened: The Boston Celtics will host New York to begin the regular season. The center will play against his former franchise for the first time since concluding an eight-year tenure there.

Why it matters: Robinson signed a three-year deal with Boston in July amid a broader veteran reset for the franchise. The marquee television placement capitalizes on the divisional rivalry and the immediate narrative of the center challenging his old team.

What to watch: Both Eastern Conference rosters will finalize their rotations through training camp ahead of the Friday tipoff.