The Boston Celtics lost their second straight game to start the season on Friday night, falling 105-95 to the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden.

The Celtics started strong before collapsing in the second quarter, getting outscored 42-14 and entering halftime down 20.

On the bright side, that allowed Joe Mazzulla to empty his bench and give rookie Hugo Gonzalez his first NBA minutes.

Boston’s first-round pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, Gonzalez lived up to the hype in his NBA debut. The 19-year-old guard from Spain logged 22 minutes in his first career game, finishing with six points (on 3-of-6 shooting), four rebounds and one assist.

Gonzalez was also aggressive on the defensive end with two steals, showcasing his athleticism and hustle.

His performance earned plenty of praise fr

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