When Is The Nba Opening Night?
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The NBA regular season is set to begin on October 22nd.
The opening night will feature a doubleheader with the New Orleans Pelicans at the defending champion Golden State Warriors, followed by the Los Angeles Lakers at the Portland Trail Blazers.
When is the NBA opening night?
The NBA opening night is the first game of the NBA regular season. The opening night is usually on a Tuesday in October, but the exact date varies from year to year.
What teams are playing on opening night?
On October 22, the NBA will return for its 71st season with a matchup between the Boston Celtics and the Philadelphia 76ers. The game will take place at TD Garden in Boston, tipping off at 8 p.m. ET. This will be the first of four games on opening night, with the Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Golden State Warriors, Milwaukee Bucks vs. Houston Rockets and Los Angeles Clippers vs. Los Angeles Lakers rounding out the night’s slate.
What time is tip-off?
The NBA schedule was released on Aug. 12, and opening night is set for Tuesday, Oct. 22. The league’s 72-game regular season will conclude on Wednesday, April 10.
Here is the full schedule for opening night:
Boston Celtics vs. Milwaukee Bucks (TNT)
Los Angeles Clippers vs. Los Angeles Lakers (TNT)
Golden State Warriors vs. Brooklyn Nets (ESPN)
What channel is the game on?
The 2020 NBA Opening Night game will be broadcast on TNT. The game will tip off at 8:00 p.m. ET.
Who are the defending champions?
The Toronto Raptors are the defending champions, having defeated the Golden State Warriors in the 2019 NBA Finals.
