When does the NBA season begin in 2021? Opening Evening, Christmas Day schedules revealed
It seems like Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks received the NBA championship only a few days in the past, and but, a brand new season is correct across the nook.
After a summer season filled with main signings and trades, NBA normal managers have their rosters (largely) set for the 2021-22 marketing campaign. The Lakers and Nets are the early favorites to succeed in the 2022 NBA Finals, so they’ll unsurprisingly be featured on a number of nationwide TV broadcasts. However there may even be loads of alternatives to observe different rising stars across the league.
If you happen to’re questioning when the common season formally begins, we have got you coated. Here is what we all know to date in regards to the 2021-22 NBA season.
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When does the NBA season begin for 2021-22?
- Coaching camp begin date: Sept. 28, 2021
- NBA common season begin date: Oct. 19, 2021
- NBA common season finish date: April 10, 2022
NBA groups will probably be again in gymnasiums for coaching camps starting Tuesday, Sept. 28, giving them three weeks to arrange earlier than the 2021-22 common season begins.
The common season will conclude on April 10, 2022. The play-in match (April 12-15) and NBA playoffs (April 16) will start that very same week.
NBA schedule for 2021-22 season
After taking part in 72 video games final season, NBA groups will return to the standard 82-game slate for the 2021-22 marketing campaign. Here is a breakdown of 2021-22 NBA calendar:
- Common season: Oct. 19, 2021-April 10, 2022
- All-Star break: Feb. 18-20, 2022
- Play-in match: April 12-15, 2022
- NBA playoffs: April 16-June 19, 2022 (newest attainable NBA Finals recreation)
- NBA Draft: June 23, 2022
Tuesday, Oct. 19 (Opening Evening)
(All instances Jap)
| Sport | Time | Nationwide TV |
| Nets vs. Bucks | 7:30 p.m. | TNT |
| Warriors vs. Lakers | 10 p.m. | TNT |
Wednesday, Oct. 20
(All instances Jap)
| Sport | Time | Nationwide TV |
| Pacers vs. Hornets | 7 p.m. | — |
| Bulls vs. Pistons | 7 p.m. | — |
| Celtics vs. Knicks | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN |
| Wizards vs. Raptors | 7:30 p.m. | — |
| Cavaliers vs. Grizzlies | 8 p.m. | — |
| Rockets vs. Timberwolves | 8 p.m. | — |
| 76ers vs. Pelicans | 8 p.m. | — |
| Magic vs. Spurs | 8:30 p.m. | — |
| Thunder vs. Jazz | 9 p.m. | — |
| Nuggets vs. Suns | 10 p.m. | ESPN |
| Kings vs. Path Blazers | 10 p.m. | — |
Thursday, Oct. 21
(All instances Jap)
| Sport | Time | Nationwide TV |
| Mavericks vs. Hawks | 7:30 p.m. | TNT |
| Bucks vs. Warmth | 8 p.m. | — |
| Clippers vs. Warriors | 10 p.m. | TNT |
Friday, Oct. 22
(All instances Jap)
| Sport | Time | Nationwide TV |
| Hornets vs. Cavaliers | 7 p.m. | — |
| Knicks vs. Magic | 7 p.m. | — |
| Pacers vs. Wizards | 7 p.m. | — |
| Nets vs. 76ers | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN |
| Raptors vs. Celtics | 7:30 p.m. | — |
| Pelicans vs. Bulls | 8 p.m. | — |
| Thunder vs. Rockets | 8 p.m. | — |
| Spurs vs. Nuggets | 9 p.m. | — |
| Suns vs. Lakers | 10 p.m. | ESPN |
| Jazz vs. Kings | 10 p.m. | — |
Saturday, Dec. 25 (Christmas Day)
(All instances Jap)
| Sport | Time | Nationwide TV |
| Hawks vs. Knicks | Midday | ESPN |
| Celtics vs. Bucks | 2:30 p.m. | ABC |
| Warriors vs. Suns | 5 p.m. | ABC |
| Nets vs. Lakers | 8 p.m. | ABC/ESPN |
| Mavericks vs. Jazz | 10:30 p.m. | ESPN |
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