The Boston Celtics will open the upcoming season against the Miami Heat and visit the Brooklyn Nets on Christmas Day, according to the 2012-13 NBA schedule released Thursday.
Boston Celtics' Kevin Garnett reacts after scoring during the second half of Game 5 in their NBA basketball Eastern Conference Finals playoff series against the Miami Heat, Tuesday, June 5, 2012, in Miami. The Celtics 94-90. The Boston Celtics will open the upcoming season against the Miami Heat and visit the Brooklyn Nets on Christmas Day, according to the 2012-13 NBA schedule released Thursday.
Some key dates:
Ray Allen will make his return to Boston for the first time as a member of the Heat on Jan. 27.
The Celtics have their first rematch with Miami on opening night, Oct. 30. Since the first meeting is in Miami, the Celtics will be in attendance while the Heat receive their NBA championship rings.
Both of Boston's meetings with the Los Angeles Lakers come in February, the first on Feb. 7 at the TD Garden and the second on Feb. 20 at the Staples Center.
Find the full 2012-13 Boston Celtics schedule at Celtics.com.