NBA Fixture Release: Standout games to look out for this season

The main man may be gone. But this match-up still has plenty of spice.

Philadelphia 76ers v Boston Celtics

There are three Christmas Day games to whet the appetite this season. But the Celtics taking on the 76ers is the pick of the bunch. The two sides have appeared in 31 finals combined and boast one of the strongest rivalries in the Atlantic Division.

They’ve met an incredible 544 times in total, with the Celtics dominating the head-to-head record 312-232. They also meet in the opening match of the season on Tuesday 16^th October, but who will come out on top between Kyrie Irving and Joel Embiid’s on Christmas Day?

San Antonio Spurs v Toronto Raptors

In any ordinary season, the Spurs against the Raptors wouldn’t raise any eyebrows. But things are different this time around. The two sides have been involved in a blockbuster close season trade which has seen star Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan swap jerseys with two-time Defensive Player of the Year Kawhi Leonard.

That’s a huge deal. And it doesn’t end there. Spurs veteran Danny Green has also gone to Canada with Jakob Poeltl and a protected first-round pick in 2019. They won’t face their former sides until 4^th January. But when they do, it’s sure to be a hell of a watch.

Washington Wizards v New York Knicks

London has proved a popular location for regular season NBA games. Eight have been held in the capital in total. This year it’s the turn of the Wizards and the Knicks. The latter of the pair won on their only previous appearance at the O2 Arena back in 2013, while this will be the Wizards’ first ever game overseas.

Bradley Beal, John Wall, Tim Hardaway Jr. and Joakim Noah are just four of the standout names who are set to feature beside the Thames on Thursday 17^th January.

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