The NBA just dropped its schedule bombshell, and hoops fans are hyped! 🚨 Reigning champs Boston Celtics will tip off their title defense against the New York Knicks at TD Garden on October 22. Talk about starting with a bang! 💥
Fresh off their 18th championship win (shoutout to Finals MVP Jaylen Brown 🏆), the Celtics are bringing back their A-game. But watch out for the Knicks – they’ve been stacking their roster like a fantasy basketball dream team. Jalen Brunson took a pay cut to keep OG Anunoby and crew around, plus they snagged Mikal Bridges. Game. On. 💪
Meanwhile, the Lakers and Timberwolves are reigniting Olympic rivalries in LA. Anthony Edwards (Team USA gold medalist 🥇) faces off against Rudy Gobert (his former Olympic opponent from France) – now teammates turned foes. LeBron and AD vs. Ant-Man and Gobert? We’re already buzzing. 🐝
Last season’s playoff drama gives this opener extra spice: Lakers got eliminated early, Timberwolves clawed their way to the West Finals, while the Knicks fell just short of glory. Who’s hungry for redemption? 🍿
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Reigning NBA champions Celtics to host Knicks in 2024-25 season opener
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