The Knicks will open up their season at home for the first time in four years, and the Nets will travel to Detroit and then head back to Barclays to take on their crosstown rivals in the second game of the season.
The NBA Friday afternoon unveiled its full season schedule, which includes LeBron James’ official Staples Center introduction when the Lakers take on the Rockets in their first home game Oct. 20, and three Western Conference finals rematches between the Rockets and Warriors. James returns to Cleveland on Nov. 21.
The Knicks, meanwhile, have a few games worth circling on the calendar: They open up against the Hawks on Wednesday, Oct.