Lakers Celtics Still Teams To Beat As Nba Season Opens

Powered by Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce, plus guard Ray Allen, the Celtics won their first title since 1986 last June and to accept their championship rings when NBA scoring champion LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers visit.. Defending champion Boston and Kobe Bryant runner-up Los Angeles Lakers, once again the team to beat in the National Basketball Association, open the league 63rd season with games at home Tuesday.