The NBA Preseason begins with an Eastern Conference rivalry, with dozens of games to watch — ahead of the regular season starting on Tuesday, Oct. 21. The Philadelphia 76ers taking on the New York Knicks at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi,

This one ought to be a close one, and we'll take the Celtics, but it could go either way, especially with Boston getting inauspicious injury news.

The Pistons extend their winning streak to four games, improving to 21-5 on the season, while the Celtics drop to 15-11.