TNT went to a commercial break as Banner 18 rose to the rafters at the TD Garden, a decision that fans watching from outside call a sign of disrespect and an added level of juice for the Celtics

The Boston Celtics had a banner night at TD Garden on Tuesday, and that goes beyond the team’s record-tying 132-109 win over the New York Knicks. It was literally “Banner Night,” as the team celebrated the record 18th NBA championship it won earlier this year.

The Celtics kicked off the new season with a 132-109 drubbing of the New York Knicks. Before the game, however, Boston celebrated its 18th title with a ring ceremony and the raising of the 2023-24 championship banner to the rafters at TD Garden.