The Knicks rank second-to-last in scoring and have one of the worst backcourts in the NBA. The Celtics held the high-scoring Cavaliers to 102 points in their first game.

The Celtics are trying to find their offense after losing Gordon Hayward in the opening game. Boston ranks fourth from the bottom in field goal percentage.

Brad Stevens is trying to find the right rotation with so many new faces. The Celtics have been idle for the past three days. That's too long of a spell not to be in game action this early in the season. Stevens is a high caliber coach who will make good use of that time. But there could be a rust factor in the Celtics' shooting for this game.

The Knicks have played only two games, tied for the least amount. They are trying to figure out their offense, too, in a post Carmelo Anthony era. Kristaps Porzingis is New York's only reliable scorer.

The Knicks should be fired-up, though. Not only is this a division rivalry matchup, but New York is coming off a blown 21-point lead in a home loss to the Pistons this past Saturday.