The NBA revealed today the schedule for the opening week, with great matches taking place.
On October 16th, the Boston Celtics will host the Philadelphia 76ers, while the Oklahoma City Thunder will travel to Oakland to face the defending champions, the Golden State Warriors, who will receive their championship rings and unveil the banner for their 2018 NBA title prior to the opening tip.
One day later, the number one pick of the 2018 NBA Draft, Deandre Ayton, and the Phoenix Suns will play against number three pick, Luka Doncic, and the Dallas Mavericks.
LeBron James will make his debut with the Los Angeles Lakers on October 18th, when the Lakers will visit the Portland Trail Blazers.
Here is the schedule of the opening week:
Tuesday, Oct. 16
Sixers vs. Celtics
Thunder vs. Warriors
Wednesday, Oct. 17
Pelicans vs. Rockets
Mavericks vs. Suns
Thursday, Oct. 18
Bulls vs. Sixers
Lakers vs. Trail Blazers
Friday, Oct. 19
Celtics vs. Raptors
Warriors vs. Jazz
Saturday, Oct. 20
Raptors vs. Wizards
Rockets vs. Lakers
Sunday, Oct. 21
Rockets vs. Clippers