NBA 2024-25 Season Kicks Off with Exciting Doubleheader: Knicks vs. Celtics and Timberwolves vs. Lakers

The 2024-25 NBA season is set to begin on Tuesday, October 22, with a highly anticipated doubleheader featuring two compelling matchups. The evening kicks off with the New York Knicks facing the Boston Celtics at 7:30 p.m. ET, followed by the Minnesota Timberwolves taking on the Los Angeles Lakers at 10 p.m. ET.

The first game of the night sees the Boston Celtics, who will be raising their 18th championship banner before the game, hosting the New York Knicks at TD Garden. The Celtics dominated the Knicks in their previous season, winning all four of their matchups. However, the Knicks have undergone significant changes with the addition of Mikal Bridges and Karl-Anthony Towns, which could alter the dynamics of this rivalry.

The second game of the doubleheader features the Minnesota Timberwolves visiting the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena. The Timberwolves had a strong 2023-24 season with a 56-26 record, while the Lakers finished at 47-35. The Timberwolves won three out of four games against the Lakers last season, but the Lakers are looking to reverse their recent trend of losing on opening night, having done so for the past five years.

Both games will be broadcast on TNT, and viewers can also stream the matches through services such as HBO Max (with the B/R Sports add-on), DirecTV Stream, and Hulu + Live TV. For those interested in following the entire season, additional viewing options include ESPN, ABC, NBA TV, and ESPN2, along with local RSNs and NBA League Pass for out-of-market games.

The betting lines for the Timberwolves vs. Lakers game favor the Minnesota Timberwolves (-120) over the Los Angeles Lakers (+100), indicating a closely contested matchup. Fans are eagerly anticipating standout performances from key players such as Anthony Edwards for the Timberwolves and LeBron James and Anthony Davis for the Lakers.