The Garden was electric again, a cauldron of noise and green. But this time, the air was different. It was heavier, thicker. It wasn't the unburdened joy of Opening Night—no, this was rivalry air. It was the specific, pressurized atmosphere of a measuring-stick game, a late-fall clash that felt like a playoff preview. It was a statement game.
Boston vs. Milwaukee. Giannis Antetokounmpo vs. Jayson Tatum. Damian Lillard vs. Jrue Holiday. A marquee matchup of superstars, a narrative built for national television.
But for Kyle Wilson?
It was about proving he could not just survive, but belong, in this war of titans. It was about stepping onto the same hardwood as a two-time MVP and not blinking.
**First Quarter**
