Mark your calendars.
Save the dates.
The first half of the 2020-21 NBA schedule is finally here.
The Utah Jazz will open the new campaign Dec. 23 on the road in Portland, kicking off a stretch of 37 games in 70 days.
Here are some notes and highlights from the first half of the season:
OPENING NIGHT — Dec. 23 at Portland
FIRST HOME GAME — Dec. 26 vs. Minnesota
LONGEST HOMESTAND — 6 games from Jan. 19-29
LONGEST ROAD TRIP — 7 games from Jan.