NBA 2024-25 Season to Open with Celtics-Knicks and Lakers-Timberwolves

The season's first night features the reigning champions and a marquee Western Conference matchup.

The Boston Celtics will host the New York Knicks, marking their championship ring ceremony.
The New York Knicks added Mikal Bridges in the offseason and aim to challenge the Celtics.
The Los Angeles Lakers will face the Minnesota Timberwolves, who reached the Western Conference Finals last season.
The Lakers have struggled on opening night for the past five seasons.
The complete NBA regular-season schedule will be released later this month.