NBA Season Will Kick Off With an Exciting Series of Marquee Matchups on TNT
Plus, watch parties in Los Angeles and San Francisco.
The NBA is gearing up for another season on TNT, full of new storylines and familiar foes. The network will feature a 67 game schedule, starting with a series of marquee matchups during Opening Week.
The excitement will play out on TNT beginning at 8 PM EST Tuesday, October 22 when the defending champion, Toronto Raptors, host the New Orleans Pelicans. The second game of Opening Night is a West Coast powerhouse matchup as LeBron James, Anthony Davis and the Lakers face off against “fun guy” Kawhi Leonard, Paul George and the new look L.A. Clippers at the Staples Center.
The doubleheaders continue on Thursday, October 24 when James Harden, Russell Westbrook and the Houston Rockets take on Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks beginning at 7 PM EST. Then later, in the Bay, Steph Curry and the Warriors look to bounce back from their NBA Finals loss and prove that they’re still a contending team as they face Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers at 10:30 PM EST.
The NBA on TNT will take opening week to the next level with Tip-Off Pop-Ups, featuring jersey customizations, fan giveaways, live performances and watch parties in Los Angeles and San Fransisco. RSVP to the L.A. events here and the San Francisco events here.
