NBA Schedule Features LA Derby And Knicks Celtics

The National Basketball Association prepares for a busy night of competition with twelve games scheduled across the league between October 23 and October 24. The slate includes high-profile matchups such as an opener between the Chicago Bulls and Milwaukee Bucks, a clash between the New York Knicks and Boston Celtics, and the Los Angeles derby.

Chicago Bulls Host Milwaukee Bucks at 22:00

Action gets underway at 22:00 Italian time as the Chicago Bulls host the Milwaukee Bucks. The early fixture kicks off a consecutive block of games stretching into the early morning hours across multiple time zones.

Knicks Face Celtics in a Slate of Games

Following the opener, several games tip off at 01:00 Italian time, headlined by the New York Knicks meeting the Boston Celtics. The slate also sends the Toronto Raptors against the Washington Wizards, the Atlanta Hawks to face the Charlotte Hornets, the Minnesota Timberwolves against the Orlando Magic, and the Dallas Mavericks taking on the Indiana Pacers. Later in the evening at 02:00 Italian time, the Detroit Pistons host the Miami Heat.

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Late-Night Cross-Country Pairings

As the schedule progresses into the early hours, the Houston Rockets face the San Antonio Spurs at 03:30 Italian time, alongside a matchup between the New Orleans Pelicans and the Utah Jazz. The night concludes with a final wave of games at 04:00 Italian time, featuring the Memphis Grizzlies hosting the Golden State Warriors, the Portland Trail Blazers playing the Sacramento Kings, and the Los Angeles Clippers locking horns with the Los Angeles Lakers in the cross-town derby.

Complete Twelve-Game Schedule Overview

detailled the full chronological lineup for the October 23-24 window:

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  • Chicago Bulls vs. Milwaukee Bucks — 22:00
  • New York Knicks vs. Boston Celtics — 01:00
  • Toronto Raptors vs. Washington Wizards — 01:00
  • Atlanta Hawks vs. Charlotte Hornets — 01:00
  • Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Orlando Magic — 01:00
  • Dallas Mavericks vs. Indiana Pacers — 01:00
  • Detroit Pistons vs. Miami Heat — 02:00
  • Houston Rockets vs. San Antonio Spurs — 03:30
  • New Orleans Pelicans vs. Utah Jazz — 03:30
  • Memphis Grizzlies vs. Golden State Warriors — 04:00
  • Los Angeles Clippers vs. Los Angeles Lakers — 04:00
  • Portland Trail Blazers vs. Sacramento Kings — 04:00

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