BOSTON (WHDH) - The Boston Celtics on Tuesday announced who they will be playing on opening night when the 2021-22 NBA season begins, as well as their opponents for a game slated to take place on Christmas Day.
The Celtics will begin their new season with a game against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on Oct. 20 at 7:30 p.m.
The defending champion Milwaukee Bucks will later host Boston for a Christmas game that will tip off at 2:30 p.m.
Boston says its full schedule will be released on Friday at 3 p.m.
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