NBA announces Celtics season opener, Christmas game

Author Alex Barth

August 17th, 2021 4:38 PM

The full NBA schedule for the 2021-2022 season will be released later this week, but some key dates have already been announced. Among those that have been revealed include the Boston Celtics’ season opener and Christmas Day game.

Boston’s 2021-2022 season will begin with a trip to Madison Square Garden on Wednesday, Oct. 20 at 7:30 p.m. The Celtics were 1-2 against the Knicks last year, including a loss in their lone game at MSG.

For Christmas, the Celtics will visit the reigning NBA champion Milwaukee Bucks, who they were also 1-2 against last year. That game will be at 2:30 p.m. The Celtics are 15-19 all-time on Christmas, and this year will be their fifth season in a row playing on Dec. 25.

As for the remaining 80 games, they’re expected to be announced on Friday at 3:00 p.m. as part of a league-wide announcement. This year is expected to be the NBA’s first 82-game season since 2018-2019, with the last two shortened due to the COVID-19 Pandemic.

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  NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 26: RJ Barrett #9 of the New York Knicks guards Marcus Smart #36 of the Boston Celtics as he dribbles the ball down court during the second half of their game at Madison Square Garden on October 26, 2019 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)

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  MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - MARCH 24: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks is defended by Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics during the second half of a game at Fiserv Forum on March 24, 2021 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
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  MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - MARCH 26: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics is defended by Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks during the second half of a game at Fiserv Forum on March 26, 2021 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

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  MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - MARCH 26: Khris Middleton #22 of the Milwaukee Bucks knocks the ball away from Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics during the second half of a game at Fiserv Forum on March 26, 2021 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

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Alex Barth is a writer and digital producer for 985TheSportsHub.com. Any opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of 98.5 The Sports Hub, Beasley Media Group, or any subsidiaries. Thoughts? Comments? Questions? Looking for a podcast guest? Let him know on Twitter @RealAlexBarth or via email at [email protected].

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