Which NBA games are taking place today? Opening night schedule, scores, TV channels, tips, how to watch

The NBA is back in full force with its signature opening night spectacle, and this year's edition offers something you won't want to miss. Read on to learn everything you need to know about NBA Opening Night.

When does the 2024-25 NBA season start?

The 2024-25 NBA season begins on Tuesday, October 22nd. The full schedule shows the Boston Celtics beginning their championship defense by welcoming the new-look New York Knicks to TD Garden at 7:30 p.m. ET and the Minnesota Timberwolves heading to Crypto. com Arena to take on the Los Angeles Lakers at 10 p.m. EST.

Which NBA games are taking place today?

Tuesday, October 22nd:

*All times are given as ET

New York Knicks vs. Boston Celtics, 7:30 p.m. ET on TNT

Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Los Angeles Lakers, 10 p.m. ET on TNT

How to watch the opening games of the 2024 NBA season

• When: Tuesday, October 22nd
• Time: Coverage begins at 7:00 p.m. ET
• TV channel: TNT
• Live stream: Max

Knicks vs. Celtics head-to-head record last season

Boston dominated New York in the 2023-24 season, winning all four meetings, including a 108-104 victory in both teams' opener at Madison Square Garden. Three of the four games took place before mid-December; only one came after the trade deadline as New York made multiple trades to adjust its roster, and even then OG Anunoby didn't play in that game.

When is the Celtics ring ceremony?

The Celtics will raise banner No. 18 at 7 p.m. ET, a half-hour before they open the season against the Knicks. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver will accompany the team on the floor along with Celtics legends.

What does the Knicks' starting lineup look like for Opening Night against the Celtics?

New York started Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, Mikal Bridges, OG Anunoby and Karl-Anthony Towns in its first three preseason games before resting those presumed starters in its final two games. This lineup is a different Knicks team than any the Celtics have ever seen, with Bridges and Towns acquired in blockbuster offseason transactions and Anunoby for the one Knicks-Celtics matchup in which he will play in the could have played last season but was not available.

What is the Lakers' record on opening night?

The NBA's practice of playing two or three games on the first night of the season dates back to the 2002-2003 season. The Lakers have a 7-10 record in those games and have lost on opening night in each of the last five years, dating back to LeBron James' second season in purple and gold.

The Lakers have an overall record of 43-33 in season openers.

Lakers vs. Timberwolves head-to-head record last season

Although the Wolves won last year's series against the Lakers 3-1, none of the games were decided by more than 11 points. These two teams play in a direct duel against each other.