It has come to this: the 2019-2020 NBA Season is finally getting a fresh start after taking a break from suspension. After weeks of deliberation among the NBA’s Board of Governors, Players Association and all concerned parties, everything is set. We’ll be seeing an NBA season comeback on July 30.
As predicted, the season restart comes with a new format. Only 22 teams will be playing this season, and the games are set in a single-site campus located at the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida.
In preparation of the much-awaited comeback, here are some important details you should know, especially the newly-released 2019-2020 NBA season schedule.
Playing Teams
The returning teams will have to play the seeding games, pertinent to the eight games before the playoffs start. These matches are selected by the NBA based on the teams’ remaining matchups during the regular season.
From the Eastern Conference, we have the Milwaukee Bucks, Toronto Raptors, Boston Celtics, Miami Heat, Indiana Pacers, Philadelphia 76ers, Brooklyn Nets, Orlando Magic, and Washington Wizards.
Down at the Western side, the Los Angeles Lakers will be showing up together with the LA Clippers, Denver Nuggets, Utah Jazz, Oklahoma City Thunder, Houston Rockets, Dallas Mavericks, Memphis Grizzlies, Portland Trail Blazers, New Orleans Pelicans, Sacramento Kings, San Antonio Spurs and Phoenix Suns.
2019-2020 NBA Season Schedule
The NBA Season starts July 30, and will be kicked off by the Utah Jazz playing against the New Orleans Pelicans followed by a matchup among the favorites from LA, the Lakers and the Clippers. The Eastern players will take the court the next day, with top dogs Milwaukee Bucks and Boston Celtics included in the six-game schedule.
Some important dates to watch are: the first round on August 17, conference semifinals on August 31, conference finals on September 15, and the NBA Finals which should begin by September 30.
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Health Protocols
Aside from the 2019-2020 NBA Season Schedule, it’s also important to note that the NBA Season restart comes with stringent health measures so as to prevent the further spreading of COVID-19. For the whole duration of the season, the games will be played without a live audience, and the league has implemented regular testing protocols for all participants.
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