The NBA is back in full force with its signature opening night extravaganza, and this year’s edition features a slate you won’t want to miss. Read on to find out everything you need to know about NBA Opening Night.

When does the 2024-2025 NBA season start?

The 2024-25 NBA season begins Tuesday, October 22. The full schedule features the Boston Celtics beginning their championship defense by welcoming the new New York Knicks to TD Garden at 7:30 PM ET and the Minnesota Timberwolves heading to Crypto. com Arena will take on the Los Angeles Lakers at 10:00 PM EST.

What NBA games are on today?

Tuesday October 22:

*All times are listed as ET

New York Knicks vs. Boston Celtics, 7:30 PM ET on TNT

Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Los Angeles Lakers, 10:00 PM ET on TNT

How to watch the 2024 NBA season openers

• When: Tuesday, October 22
• Time: Coverage begins at 7:00 PM ET
• TV channel: TNT
• Livestream: Max

Knicks vs Celtics head-to-head record last season

Boston dominated New York in 2023-24, winning all four of their games, including a 108-104 win in both teams’ openers at Madison Square Garden. Three of the four matches took place before mid-December; only one came after the trade deadline, when New York made multiple trades to adjust the lineup, and even then OG Anunoby didn’t play in that game.

What time is the Celtics ring ceremony?

The Celtics will raise banner No. 18 at 7:00 PM ET, half an hour before they close the season against the Knicks. NBA commissioner Adam Silver will join the team on the floor, along with Celtics legends.

What is the Knicks starting lineup for Opening Night vs. the Celtics?

New York started Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, Mikal Bridges, OG Anunoby and Karl-Anthony Towns in the first three games of the preseason before resting these presumed starters in the final two games. This lineup will be a different Knicks team than any Celtics have ever seen, as Bridges and Towns were acquired in blockbuster offseason trades and Anunoby was unavailable for the only Knicks-Celtics game he could have played in last season.

What is the Lakers’ record on Opening Night?

The NBA’s practice of playing two or three games on the first night of the season dates back to the 2002–03 season. The Lakers have a 7-10 record in those games and have lost on opening night in each of the past five years, dating back to LeBron James’ second season in purple and gold.

The Lakers have a 43-33 record overall in season openers.

Lakers vs. Timberwolves head-to-head record last season

Although the Wolves won last season’s series against the Lakers 3-1, none of the games were decided by more than 11 points. These two teams will play competitive matchups when they go head to head.