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8/03/2007 01:15:00 PM

Most anticipated NBA games for 2007-08

By Lang Whitaker, SI.com

The good news is that this has nothing to do with players being arrested, referees on the take or controversial front office decisions. The bad news is that this story is about a schedule being released. But hey, we'll take what we can get this summer. And with the NBA announcing their slate of games for the 2007-08 season, it gives us something fun to look forward to. Finally. Here are five games I'm looking forward to seeing this season.

1. Nov. 2, Washington at Boston: The new-look Celts finally take the court to begin their season. I've always wondered what it would take for Brian Scalabrine to be a starter in the NBA.

2. Nov. 14, Charlotte at Atlanta: A game we Hawks fans can finally look forward to, considering the Hawks begin the season playing against six consecutive probable playoff teams. I guess The Sternbot has no love for Atlanta.

3. January 31, San Antonio at Phoenix: Robert Horry visits Phoenix for the first time this season after hip-checking Steve Nash into the scorer's table during last year's Playoffs. Hopefully the Suns players will have learned how not to run off the bench if any trouble occurs.

4. March 19, Denver at Philadelphia: It's easy to forget, but Allen Iverson still hasn't played in Philadelphia since the Sixers traded him to Denver last year. Tonight marks his return in what should be a wild atmosphere. Hope you have NBA League Pass -- ESPN isn't showing the game.

5. March 29, Phoenix at New Jersey: Strange things happen when the Suns come to Jersey. Two years ago, Phoenix came to The Swamp and lost by about 40 points. Last year, the two teams went to double overtime and combined to score well over 300 points. This year ... who knows? Maybe it will be strangest of all Meadowlands occurrences: a sell-out.

Which game are you most looking forward to seeing? Let us know below…

Lang Whitaker is the executive editor of SLAM magazine and writes daily at SLAMonline.com

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Posted: August 4, 2007 2:34 AM by

Andrew

what about boston at minnesota. Garnett plays at the Target Center for the first time as a visitor.

Posted: August 4, 2007 7:25 AM by

Anonymous

Greg Oden Mania!

Add 2

1San Antonio vs. Portland Opening Day

Seattle vs. Portland Christmas Oden-Durant's first meeteing

Posted: August 4, 2007 11:12 AM by

Bobcat's Fan

As a Bobcats fan...we look forward to posting a win against the Hawks...expect high flying dunks from J-Rich and G-Force.

Posted: August 4, 2007 12:38 PM by

Anonymous

I can't wait for the next season. As a Pistons fan, I can't wait to watch every single Pistons games. I also am really interested to watch Blazers/Sonics on Christmas. Oden vs. Durant: this is going to be really interesting.

I am also going to get NBA League Pass, so that I can watch every game.

Posted: August 4, 2007 6:09 PM by

Anonymous

How about opening night. Spurs vs.Oden. Who else do the Blazers have. I have heard they are being named as a playoff team. Please.
Spurs back to back champs!

Posted: August 4, 2007 7:39 PM by

Anonymous

KG's return to Target Center just to see how long his standing ovation will be!!

Posted: August 5, 2007 2:36 AM by

notoriousmgr

san antonio at phoenix- CAN'T WAIT TO SEE OVERRATED SUNS GET OWNED BY MY SPURS ONCE AGAIN. GO MANU.....

Posted: August 5, 2007 9:43 AM by

Anonymous

Jan 30th, Cleveland at Portland: Greg Oden takes on son LeBron James in the NBA's first Father-Son game.

Posted: August 5, 2007 5:32 PM by

Anonymous

You should've replaced the bias pick with Garnett's return to Minny.

Posted: August 6, 2007 5:37 AM by

Anonymous

iverson in philly...its gonna be wild!

Posted: August 9, 2007 9:59 AM by

Anonymous

Raps vs. Nets at the ACC... Vince is still hated in T.O more than ever after last years playoffs

Posted: August 17, 2007 11:36 PM by

Anonymous

any game with chicago

Posted: August 20, 2007 8:35 PM by

Anonymous

The first time the Mavericks play the Warriors should prove interesting.