Celtics Celebrate Championship Rings with Knicks on Oct. 22
- Boston Celtics to celebrate championship rings on October 22.
- New York Knicks will be present at the celebration.
- Exciting matchup between Celtics and Knicks on ring night.
The NBA unveiled its schedule for the upcoming season on Thursday, highlighting a thrilling opening night featuring the Boston Celtics hosting the New York Knicks. This game will mark a special occasion as the Celtics will receive their championship rings and unveil their 18th championship banner. The Christmas Day lineup promises to be equally captivating, with Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs kicking off the quintuple-header in New York, followed by matchups including Minnesota at Dallas and the Lakers facing Golden State. In a notable milestone, LeBron James enters his 22nd season, tying Vince Carter for the longest career in NBA history. James will face Sacramento on December 28, marking a nostalgic moment as it will be against his first NBA opponent. The Lakers and Clippers will share the Staples Center on multiple occasions this season, with at least eight dates featuring simultaneous home games, a rarity that adds to the excitement for fans. The Celtics will also revisit last season's NBA Finals on January 25 when they travel to Dallas for a rematch. Interestingly, this marks the seventh consecutive season without an NBA Finals rematch on Christmas Day, a day traditionally reserved for high-stakes matchups. Additionally, all 30 teams will compete on the final day of the regular season, April 13, with games scheduled to start at either 1 p.m. or 3:30 p.m. EDT, culminating in Game 1 of the NBA Finals on June 5.