The New York Knicks will have their 2024-25 home opener on Friday, Oct. 25 against the Indiana Pacers at Madison Square Garden, according to a report from The Athletic.
A matchup against the Pacers would be a rematch of last season's Eastern Conference Finals, where Indiana beat New York in Game 7.
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The Athletic previously reported the Knicks are expected to open the season on. Oct. 22 in Boston against the Celtics.
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The NBA is expected to release its full schedule for the 2024-25 season at 3 p.m. ET on ESPN.
There's a great deal of excitement and expectations around the Knicks this season after acquiring Nets star Mikal Bridges and appointing Jalen Brunson as team captain after signing him to a new four-year deal.