Christmas in October arrives early for NBA fans when the 2019-20 campaign opens on Oct. 22 with a pair of Finals MVPs facing off in a battle for a city’s basketball supremacy. November features a potential 2020 Finals preview and also multiple player homecomings, some of which likely won’t be as positively received as others. The most wonderful time of the year follows, and, as is usually the case, Christmas Day doesn’t disappoint those looking for some quiet time after spending hours with family and friends.
The dark days of winter often bring lackluster and, in some instances, largely meaningless NBA games, but a handful of January and February contests should spark conversations, generate headlines and, perhaps, create some controversy. The season's MVP race may come down to an April 7 showdown that could be about more than just the Maurice Podoloff Trophy.
Circle these dates, and cancel any plans. We’ve found reasons to get hyped about the 2019-20 NBA schedule, from the opening evening through the regular season's final night.
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