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The Boston Celtics will kick off the NBA’s 2024-25 season on October 22 by hosting the New York Knicks, an event marked by the Celtics receiving their championship rings. This opening night will unveil Boston’s 18th championship banner in a ceremony anticipated by fans and rivals alike.
On the same evening, the NBA will also feature a notable game between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Los Angeles Lakers in Los Angeles. This matchup will bring together Olympic gold medalists with Anthony Edwards of the Timberwolves facing off against Lakers’ stars LeBron James and Anthony Davis.
The league has publicized 1,200 out of the anticipated 1,230 games for the season, leaving 30 games to be scheduled in December which will depend on the outcomes of the NBA Cup matches. Among the early announcements, Klay Thompson’s return to Golden State as a Dallas Maverick stands out, highlighting the season’s dynamic matchups.
Pre-season announcements included international games like Miami Heat facing the Washington Wizards in Mexico City on November 2, and a dual-city game featuring the San Antonio Spurs against the Indiana Pacers in Paris, starring French native Victor Wembanyama on January 23 and 25.
Special game days
- Christmas Day: The NBA’s Christmas schedule features five games, starting with Victor Wembanyama’s Spurs visiting New York. This marks San Antonio’s first Christmas game since 2016, and Minnesota’s first since 2017.
- All Teams in Action: The NBA has planned four special days where all 30 teams will play, beginning November 4. This scheduling feat will see a new game tip off every 15 minutes between 7:00 PM and 10:30 PM EST.
- Election Day: Continuing its civic engagement initiative, the NBA will not schedule games on Election Day, November 5, to encourage voting participation.
Other highlights
- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Seven games will commemorate this day on January 20, with Memphis hosting a game in honor of King, continuing a long-standing tradition.
- LeBron James Celebrates his 40th: LeBron’s 22nd season in the NBA will also feature his 40th birthday. The Lakers have scheduled games around this date but will rest on December 30.
New venues and special events
- Intuit Dome: The Los Angeles Clippers will inaugurate their new arena on October 23 against the Phoenix Suns.
- Super Bowl Sunday: The NBA will ensure its games on February 9 end well before the NFL’s Super Bowl kickoff.
Season finales and previews
- Final Rematches: Boston and Dallas will revisit last season’s NBA Finals on January 25 and February 6.
- NBA Finals: The season will culminate with the NBA Finals starting June 5, with subsequent games planned depending on the series’ progression.
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