Despite positive Coronavirus tests from multiple players, the NBA is continuing their plans to finish the 2019-20 NBA seasons in Orlando.
And, for the first time since those plans were announced, we have an official schedule for the first two nights of action.
The NBA’s July 30 restart openers: Jazz/Pelicans at 6:30 p.m. ET, Clippers/Lakers at 9 p.m. ET
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 26, 2020
Six NBA games on July 31: Orlando/Nets at 2:30 p.m. ET, Grizzlies/Blazers, Suns/Wizards, Celtics/Bucks, Kings/Spurs, Rockets/Mavericks at 9 p.m. ET
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 26, 2020
Opening tip-off will feature the return of Zion Williamson as he tries to lead the Pelicans to a playoff berth. Of course, the big game will be the following one, where the Clippers and Lakers will battle again in what might be a preview of the Western Conference Finals.
The next night will include six games, mostly from bottom-tier playoff teams trying to fight for their chance to make a long postseason run. The highlight of the day, though is undoubtedly the last game between the Rockets and Mavs — two teams who could be posed to shock the world.
No matter who you root for next this season, this is a good sign and an awesome thing for basketball fans everywhere. The reality of the return of the season seems louder than ever and it’s truly an exciting time.
