After the Yankees’ World Series run, New Yorkers will be able to turn to another credible title contender in the Knicks, who enter the season with a loaded roster and as much hype as they’ve had in decades.

The only bright spot the Knicks could point to is that, in trailing by 35 points in this game, it doesn’t have to portend disaster. The last time these two teams met in April, the Knicks built up a lead of as many as 31 in a win — and a few months later the Celtics were celebrating a championship.

The Boston Celtics are poised to repeat as champions this season, but the new-look New York Knicks have all the talent to challenge them for the crown.