NEW YORK (AP) — The NBA has released its upcoming schedule, which will begin with three games on October 29. The Indiana Pacers host the Orlando Magic in the opening game of the season & the Miami Heat will open their title defense against the Bulls before the Lakers take on the Clippers in the final game of the opening-night slate.
Locally the Hometown Atlanta Hawks open up on the road against the Mavericks on October 30th. Atlanta’s first home game is November 1st opposite the Raptors. They have six nationally televised games.
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