30 NBA Games to Watch in 2020-21
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- The 2020-21 NBA season is just around the corner
- and there are plenty of games to get excited about.
- Here are 30 games that you won’t want to miss.
- Milwaukee Bucks vs. Brooklyn Nets
- Los Angeles Lakers vs. Los Angeles Clippers
- Boston Celtics vs. Philadelphia 76ers
- Miami Heat vs. Milwaukee Bucks
- Houston Rockets vs. Dallas Mavericks
- Toronto Raptors vs. Brooklyn Nets
- Utah Jazz vs. Denver Nuggets
The 2020-21 NBA season is going to be an exciting one. Here are 30 games that you must watch.
The 2020-21 NBA season is just around the corner
30 NBA games to Watch in 2020-21
and there are plenty of games to get excited about.
To help get you started, we’ve selected 30 games across the league that you’re not going to want to miss.
##Oct. 27: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Los Angeles Clippers
This is the first game of the 2020-21 season, and it’s a doozy. The Lakers and Clippers are the two best teams in the Western Conference and they’ll be facing off against each other on opening night. It’ll be interesting to see how these two teams stack up against each other after an offseason of change for both franchises.
##Nov. 29: Milwaukee Bucks vs. Brooklyn Nets
This is a matchup of two of the NBA’s most dominant teams from last season. The Bucks have Giannis Antetokounmpo the reigning MVP, while the Nets added Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving in the offseason, making them one of the most talented teams in the league. This should be a great game between two title contenders.
##Dec. 25: Milwaukee Bucks vs. Philadelphia 76ers
Christmas Day is always one of the best days of the year for NBA fans and this matchup between two Eastern Conference powerhouses should be an entertaining one. The Sixers added some firepower to their roster in the offseason with the addition of Dwight Howard so it will be interesting to see how they fare against a loaded Milwaukee Team
##Jan. 18: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Houston Rockets
This is a rematch of last season’s Western Conference semifinals, which was won by the Rockets in seven games. The Lakers will be looking to exact some revenge against a Houston team that gave them fits last year, so this should be a great game between two playoff contenders.
Here are 30 games that you won’t want to miss.
The 2020-21 NBA season is finally upon us after a long offseason. Here are 30 games that you won’t want to miss:
Oct. 22 – Opening Night: New Orleans Pelicans at Toronto Raptors
This will be the first game of the season, and it will be interesting to see how the Pelicans look with their new star, Zion Williamson
Oct. 23 – Clippers vs. Lakers
The two best teams in the Western Conference will go head-to-head on opening night. It should be a great game to watch.
Nov. 27 – Houston Rockets at Philadelphia 76ers
The Rockets and 76ers could potentially be the two best teams in the East this season. This will be a great game to watch.
Dec. 25 – Christmas Day Games: Milwaukee Bucks at Brooklyn Nets Los Angeles Lakers at Dallas Mavericks New York Knicks at Boston Celtics Miami Heat at Golden State Warriors Portland Trail Blazers at Denver Nuggets
There will be five Christmas Day games this year. The two marquee games will be the Bucks vs. Nets and Lakers vs Mavericks. Both of those games should be great to watch.
Jan. 1 – New Year’s Day Games: Los Angeles Clippers at Golden State Warriors Houston Rockets at San Antonio Spurs, New Orleans Pelicans at Chicago Bulls Detroit Pistons at Orlando Magic
There will be four New Year’s Day games this year. The Clippers vs Warriors game could potentially be a preview of the Western Conference Finals
Jan 18 – Martin Luther King Jr. Day Games: Memphis Grizzlies at Minnesota Timberwolves Oklahoma City Thunder at Charlotte Hornets Utah Jazz at Atlanta Hawks Los Angeles Lakers at Philadelphia 76ers
There will be four MLK Day games this year. The Lakers vs Sixers game should be a good one as both teams are expected to contend for a title this season.
All-Star Weekend March 5-7 in Indianapolis, IndianaThis year’s All-Star Weekend will take place in Indianapolis, Indiana. The weekend should be full of excitement with the All-Star game Dunk Contest 3-Point Contest and Skills Challenge all taking place on Sunday night
Milwaukee Bucks vs. Brooklyn Nets
On paper, this is one of the best games of the season. The two best teams in the East go head-to-head, with MVPs Giannis Antetokounmpo and Kevin Durant leading their respective squads. It should be a great game, and one that could end up having a big impact on who ends up winning the conference.
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Los Angeles Clippers
The Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers will meet for the first time this season on Christmas Day in a highly-anticipated matchup. These two teams met in the playoffs last season, with the Lakers winning in six games.
This will be the first matchup between these two teams since the offseason, when the Clippers made a Blockbuster Trade for superstar forward Kawhi Leonard The Clippers also added several other impactful players, including forward Paul George.
With both of these teams being among the favorites to win the NBA Championship this season, this Christmas day matchup is sure to be one of the most exciting games of the 2020-21 NBA season
Boston Celtics vs. Philadelphia 76ers
On Christmas day, two of the best teams in the Eastern Conference will go head-to-head when the Boston Celtics take on the Philadelphia 76ers. Both teams are loaded with talent and are expected to be near the top of the Conference Standings come playoff time. This will be a great opportunity to see two of the best young players in the league, in Kyrie Irving and Joel Embiid go head-to-head.
Miami Heat vs. Milwaukee Bucks
On December 22, 2020, the Miami Heat will travel to Milwaukee to take on the Bucks. This will be the first time these two teams have faced each other since the 2020 NBA playoffs when the Heat narrowly defeated the Bucks in five games.
This matchup will be a rematch of last year’s Eastern Conference Finals which was one of the most exciting and evenly matched series in recent memory. The Heat are coming into this season with a chip on their shoulder, looking to prove that they are still a force to be reckoned with after losing Key Players like Jimmy Butler and Goran Dragic in the offseason. The Bucks are looking to build on their success from last year and prove that they are the team to beat in the East.
This game will be must-watch television for any NBA fan
Houston Rockets vs. Dallas Mavericks
On December 25th, the Houston Rockets will take on the Dallas Mavericks This will be the first time these two teams have played each other this season. The Mavericks are currently in first place in the Western Conference with a record of 20-6. The Rockets are in fourth place with a record of 15-10.
The Mavericks have one of the best offenses in the league, averaging 117 points per game The Rockets have the fourth-best offense, averaging 112 points per game The Mavericks also have the third-best defense, allowing 107 points per game The Rockets have the ninth-best defense, allowing 111 points per game
This should be a great matchup between two of the best teams in the Western Conference
Toronto Raptors vs. Brooklyn Nets
The Toronto Raptors and Brooklyn Nets are two of the best teams in the NBA, and they will face off against each other on December 7th. This should be a great game to watch, as both teams are filled with star players
The Raptors are led by Kawhi Leonard who is one of the best players in the league. He is a two-Ime Nba champion and was named MVP of the Finals in 2014. The Nets have a star-studded lineup as well, led by Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving These two players are some of the best scorers in the league, and they will be sure to put on a show for the fans.
This game will be a must-watch for any Basketball Fan as it will feature two of the best teams in the league going head-to-head.
Utah Jazz vs. Denver Nuggets
On December 23, the Jazz and Nuggets met for the first time this season. The Jazz came out on top, but the game was much closer than the final score indicated. The two teams will meet again on February 12 in Denver.