The NBA released its
2011-2012 regular schedule this week and the New York Knicks have claimed an astounding 29 nationally televised games this season, a huge jump from the respected 18 last season. Madison Square Garden newly renovated home will be christened by a visit from the Big 2(
Shaq said it) of Miami on November 2nd, talk about starting off the season with a bang.
Lets take a look at the Marquee match-ups:
Nov. 2 vs. Miami ... ESPN 8:00 p.m.
Nov. 12 vs. Indiana ... NBATV 7:30 p.m.
Nov. 16 at Denver ... ESPN 10:30 p.m.
Nov. 17 at L.A. Lakers ... TNT 10:30 p.m.
Nov. 28 vs. Washington...NBATV7:30 p.m.
Dec. 7 vs. San Antonio ...ESPN 7:00 p.m.
Dec. 15 vs. Philadelphia ... TNT 7:00 p.m.
Dec. 17 vs. L.A. Clippers ...NBATV 7:30 p.m.
Dec. 21 vs. Utah ... NBATV 7:30 p.m.
Dec. 22 at Boston ... TNT p.m.
Dec. 25 vs. Boston ...ESPN noon
Jan. 7 at New Jersey ... NBATV 7:30 p.m.
Jan. 12 at Memphis ...TNT 8:00 p.m.
Jan. 27 at Miami ...ESPN 8:00 p.m.
Feb. 2 vs. Chicago ... TNT 8:00 p.m.
Feb. 4 vs. New Jersey ...NBATV 7:30 p.m.
Feb. 8 at Washington ...NBATV 7:00 p.m.
Feb. 10 vs. L.A. Lakers ... ESPN 8:00 p.m.
Feb. 17 vs. New Orleans ...ESPN 8:00 p.m.
Feb. 19 vs. Dallas ...ABC 1:00 p.m.
Feb. 23 at Miami ... TNT 8:00 p.m.
Mar. 4 at Boston ...ABC 1:00 p.m.
Mar. 12 at Chicago ...ESPN 8:00 p.m.
Mar. 21 at Philadelphia ... ESPN. 7:00 p.m.
Apr. 5 at Orlando ...TNT 7:00 p.m.
Apr. 8 vs. Chicago ... ABC 1:00 p.m.
Apr. 10at Chicago ...ESPN 9:30 p.m.
Apr. 15vs. Miami ...ABC 1:00 p.m.
Apr. 17 vs. Boston ... TNT 8:00 p.m.
The games that really stand out for me is the early return of Melo to Denver, I wonder how he will be received by his previous fans, and it will also be interesting to see the new Knicks battle with the old Knicks.
Also pay close attention to the December back to back with the Celtics, this could be the battle for the early Atlantic division leaders.
And my sleeper marquee game to look out for is the February 17th match up with the Hornets, this could be the last game that CP3 plays in New York as an opponent, rather than a teammate. The trade deadline will be less than a week from then.
Which games are you excited to see?