Friday, Oct. 31, Bulls at Celtics

The season tips off on Halloween night with a full slate of 14 games, highlighted by the world champs' meeting with the new-look Celtics.

Saturday, Jan. 17, Cavaliers at Sonics

Look for boos to rain down on Cleveland's Shawn Kemp in his return to Seattle.

Sunday, Jan. 18, Pacers at Celtics

In a nationally televised game (NBC), Larry Bird makes his first visit to Boston as a coach.

Sunday, Jan. 25, Jazz at Bulls

On Super Bowl Sunday, the other game to watch will be this, the first of two meetings between last season's finalists.

Sunday, Feb. 8, NBA All-Star Game

For the first time in 30 years, New York's Madison Square Garden hosts the game.

Wednesday, April 8, Knicks at Heat

The first of two New York-Miami games in four days, which could decide who faces the Bulls first in the playoffs.

Thursday, April 23

The playoffs begin.