The NBA season is nearly upon us, but before we can enjoy 82 games of meaningful(ish) competition, we must first endure the slog of preseason basketball. The Boston Celtics will play four tune-up games before their regular season campaign begins on October 20th, contests that will undoubtedly be marked by rust, lack of focus, and too many minutes allocated to end-of-the-bench types to make for a particularly beautiful product.
But fear not. While the preseason isn’t the highest form of the sport, there is still plenty to be enjoyed about it. We’ve outlined a few tips to make your viewing experience a bit more fun.