The NBA has thrown up six different champions in the past six years, and this upcoming season, which tips off on Tuesday, will likely be just as unpredictable with several teams harboring genuine hopes of lifting the Larry O’Brien Trophy next June.

The Celtics tried their darndest, to break the record, attempting 13 three-pointers down the stretch with the game out of reach. The sold-out TD Garden crowd got excited every time they attempted a three-pointer, but were noticeably dejected every time they missed.