With the NBA having announced its schedule, which early-season matchups should fans be on the lookout for?
On the 18th, the NBA office released the complete regular season schedule for the upcoming 2023-2024 season. The NBA will commence its long journey on October 25th, with each team playing 83 regular season games before the playoffs kick off on April 15th. The championship finals, which will decide the fate of the coveted trophy, will begin on June 7th.
Following the announcement, ESPN, on the 21st, published an article titled “Top 10 Must-watch Matchups for the First Half of the 2023-2024 Season,” drawing significant attention.
The first matchup highlighted is the season opener between the Denver Nuggets and the LA Lakers. ESPN commented, “Last season, Denver ended the Lakers’ run in the Western Conference Finals. However, there was much talk and controversy surrounding the Lakers during this period. This will be an opportunity for Denver to prove once again that they are championship material.”
Next up, on the same day, is the “Chris Paul Derby” as the Golden State Warriors take on the Phoenix Suns. With the acquisition of Paul, the Warriors, boasting a powerful backcourt of 메이저사이트 순위Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson, have set their sights on a championship run. In contrast, the Suns are expected to showcase their new BIG3: Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and Bradley Beal.
Also included is the highly anticipated debut game of Victor Wembanyama with the San Antonio Spurs, dubbed as “the greatest talent since LeBron James.” Slated to 메이저사이트 기준play against the Dallas Mavericks on October 26th, ESPN noted, “It’s rare to see a team that managed only 22 wins the previous season garner this much attention.”
An epic showdown between NBA superstars LeBron James and Kevin Durant couldn’t be missed. According to ESPN, their last face-off was way back during a Christmas game in 2018. Injuries had kept them from clashing on the court ever since. The Lakers and Suns will have their first face-off on October 27th.
Moreover, on October 28th, the Boston Celtics will battle it out with the Miami Heat. Then, on December 22nd, a spotlighted matchup awaits between the Washington Wizards and the Golden State Warriors, marking the first encounter between Jordan Poole and Draymond Green, who have had locker room issues.
Other notable matchups include the Milwaukee Bucks vs. the Miami Heat on October 30th and the New Orleans Pelicans facing off against the Memphis Grizzlies on December 19th. As we move into the new year, January 27th promises a fierce battle between the league’s top big men, Nikola Jokic and Joel Embiid, as MVP contenders clash.