The reigning NBA champion New York Knicks will help tip off the upcoming season.
Several marquee games were unveiled by the league, including an Opening Night tripleheader that'll be headlined by the Knicks raising their championship banner before hosting LeBron James and the Philadelphia 76ers.
The slate on October 20th also includes the Detroit Pistons hosting the Boston Celtics before the Oklahoma City Thunder renew their rivalry with the San Antonio Spurs.
On October 23 the Celtics will play the Knicks at TD Garden
New York will also be in action on Christmas Day, hosting the Spurs in an NBA Finals rematch, followed by the Celtics hosting the Miami Heat.
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