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After a historic year, the WNBA season is nearing the end with the conclusion of the Minnesota Lynx and New York Liberty Finals series, but basketball fans should fear not, as the 2024-2025 NBA season will be tipping off soon.
The league’s 79th season begins next week with a doubleheader featuring the New York Knicks taking on the defending champion Boston Celtics, followed by the Minnesota Timberwolves against the Los Angeles Lakers.
For Iowans eager to watch superstars like LeBron James and Jayson Tatum, here’s how to catch the NBA season opener.
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When is NBA opening night?
The season opens on Tuesday, Oct. 22, with the Knicks facing the Celtics in Boston and the Lakers hosting the Timberwolves.
Boston will be led by five-time All-Star Jayson Tatum, who averaged 26 points and eight rebounds last season. The Knicks, coming off a 50-32 season, are looking to bounce back after falling in the Conference Semifinals to the Indiana Pacers.
In Los Angeles, LeBron James and Anthony Davis continue to lead the Lakers. James, a four-time NBA MVP, will make history this season by playing alongside his son, Bronny, who the Lakers selected with the 55th pick in the draft.
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How to watch the 2024 NBA season opener
Both games will air on TNT, with the Knicks vs. Celtics starting at 5:30 p.m. CT and the Lakers vs. Timberwolves starting at 9:00 p.m. CT.
Fans can also stream the games through Hulu + Live TV or NBA League Pass.
Cooper Worth is a service/trending reporter for the Des Moines Register. Reach him at cworth@gannett.com or follow him on X @CooperAWorth.
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