The NBA has published the entire “historic” schedule for the 2021/22 season. We show you the highlights of the first half of the season.
It starts on the night of Tuesday, October 19, on Wednesday, October 20, at 1:30 a.m. German time. The reigning champion from Milwaukee starts against the Brooklyn Nets, in the second game of the opening night the Warriors and the Lakers face each other (4 o’clock).
On the second day of the game, the Boston Celtics travel to Madison Square Garden in New York, while the Philadelphia 76ers are challenged at Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans. Finals participant Phoenix will also receive the Denver Nuggets from MVP Nikola Jokic.
Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks celebrate their season premiere on matchday three against the Atlanta Hawks.
NBA, season 2021/22: An overview of the first three game days
NBA Opening Night
| Deadline | time | Home team | Away team |
| the 20th of October | 1:30 | Milwaukee Bucks | Brooklyn Nets |
| the 20th of October | 4 o’clock | Los angeles lakers | Golden State Warriors |
NBA: The second game day
| Deadline | time | Home team | Away team |
| October 21 | 1 O ‘clock | Charlotte Hornets | Indiana Pacers |
| October 21 | 1 O ‘clock | Detroit Pistons | Chicago Bulls |
| October 21 | 1:30 | New York Knicks | Boston Celtics |
| October 21 | 1:30 | Toronto Raptors | Washington Wizards |
| October 21 | 2 O ‘clock | Memphis Grizzlies | Cleveland Cavaliers |
| October 21 | 2 O ‘clock | Minnesota Timberwolves | Houston Rockets |
| October 21 | 2 O ‘clock | New Orleans Pelicans | Philadelphia 76ers |
| October 21 | 2.30 a.m. | San antonio spurs | Orlando Magic |
| October 21 | 3 o’clock | Utah Jazz | Oklahoma City Thunder |
| October 21 | 4 o’clock | Phoenix Suns | Denver Nuggets |
| October 21 | 4 o’clock | Portland Trail Blazers | Sacramento Kings |
NBA: The third game day
| Deadline | time | Home team | Away team |
| October 22nd | 1:30 | Atlanta Hawks | Dallas Mavericks |
| October 22nd | 2 O ‘clock | Miami Heat | Milwaukee Bucks |
| October 22nd | 4 o’clock | Golden State Warriors | Los Angeles Clippers |
There are also numerous highlight games in the following months. Among other things, the Christmas Games, which, like every year, mean a full program will be exciting. The Lakers, Bucks, Nets, Warriors and Mavericks, among others, are in action.
The first games of changed players in their former arena are eagerly awaited. From a German point of view, of course, Dennis Schröder’s return to the Staples Center should be mentioned, otherwise we can look forward to Kyle Lowry’s first game in Toronto in heat dress, for example.
The big highlights are of course the direct games of the title favorites for Lakes, Bucks, Warriors and Nets as well as Doncic’s appearances against the Big Guns.
NBA publishes “historic” schedule
Due to the 75th anniversary of the league, the association has also considered very special “key moments”. The Knicks compete against the Raptors on November 1, in the first game in history the team from the Big Apple faced the Toronto Huskies on November 1, 1946.
The Knicks, Celtics and Warriors – the three teams that were the only teams represented in each season – will meet in a five-day duel in December.
On January 7, 2022, the Hawks will play for the Lakers, exactly 50 years to the day after the Californians beat Atlanta and celebrated their 33rd win in a row – the longest winning streak in the NBA to this day.
NBA schedule: The other highlights of the first half of the season
| Deadline | time | Home team | Away team |
| 17. November | 1:30 | Brooklyn Nets | Golden State Warriors |
| 18 November | 1:30 | Milwaukee Bucks | Los angeles lakers |
| December 4th | 4 o’clock | Los angeles lakers | Los Angeles Clippers |
| December 8th | 1:30 | Dallas Mavericks | Brooklyn Nets |
| December 8th | 4 o’clock | Los angeles lakers | Boston Celtics |
| December 16 | 1:30 | Dallas Mavericks | Los angeles lakers |
| 25 December | 8.30 a.m. | Milwaukee Bucks | Boston Celtics |
| 25 December | 11 clock | Phoenix Suns | Golden State Warriors |
| December 26th | 2 O ‘clock | Los angeles lakers | Brooklyn Nets |
| December 26th | 4.30 a.m. | Utah Jazz | Miami Heat |
| January 8th | 1:30 | Brooklyn Nets | Milwaukee Bucks |
| January 14th | 1:30 | Milwaukee Bucks | Golden State Warriors |
| January 26th | 1:30 | Brooklyn Nets | Los angeles lakers |
| January 30th | 2.30 a.m. | Golden State Warriors | Brooklyn Nets |
| February 4th | 4 o’clock | Toronto Raptors | Miami Heat |
| February 4th | 1:30 | Los Angeles Clippers | Los angeles lakers |
| February 9 | 1:30 | Los angeles lakers | Milwaukee Bucks |
| 13th February | 2.30 a.m. | Golden State Warriors | Los angeles lakers |
.
