As the Olympic ceremony wrapped up, sports fans shifted their focus to the upcoming NFL season.
But October 22nd (opening night) will be here before you know it, and the NBA season will be in full swing.
On Tuesday, the second Emirates NBA Cup schedule was released, featuring a showdown between the rival New York Knicks and the championship-winning Boston Celtics as Boston raises its 17th banner.
The NBA also released the full 2024-25 season schedule this week.
The Knicks have added another former Villanova Wildcat, Miles Bridges, sparking hopes among Knicks fans for a Championship run. There’s no better way to see how your team stacks up than by facing the defending champions on opening night.
The season opener’s second game features the sensational Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves taking on LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto Arena. A week later, on October 29th, there’s a rematch of the Western Conference Finals between the Dallas Mavericks and the Timberwolves.
One of the biggest free agency moves saw Klay Thompson leaving Golden State and his “Splash Brother,” Steph Curry, to join a new city. Mavericks fans are excited about Klay’s potential as a corner-three option, especially alongside Kyrie Irving and Luka Dončić, who demand so much attention on the court. This spacing should create numerous scoring opportunities for a sharpshooter like Thompson.
Minnesota is hoping to continue their upward trajectory as they strive to break through to the next level. On October 30th, San Antonio heads to Oklahoma City to face the talented Thunder. The Chet Holmgren vs. Victor Wembanyama matchup is one to watch for years to come. Wemby will be joined by the experienced Chris Paul, who will help guide the young star after his strong performance with Team France in the Olympics.
With the addition of Alex Caruso, the Oklahoma City Thunder have a strong chance of making a deep playoff run, possibly even reaching the NBA Finals. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander returns, aiming for another MVP-caliber season. This matchup is sure to capture the attention of NBA fans everywhere.
Paul George will visit Los Angeles for the first time since heading to the East Coast to team up with Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers. The Clippers are looking to regroup after losing George, and this matchup at Steve Ballmer’s new Intuit Dome will be highly anticipated. The two teams will face off again 18 days later in Philadelphia.
On December 2nd, the Miami Heat will face the Boston Celtics, reigniting a rivalry that has intensified over the past five years, with multiple playoff battles. The Championship Celtics will take on the Heat, a team constantly challenging their position as the top contender in the Eastern Conference.
The NBA season before Christmas will be an exciting time, and fans have a lot to look forward to.
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