Knicks slate unveiled
David Lee and the Knicks open their season against Miami. (Photo by Getty Images)
The Mike D'Antoni era officially gets under way Oct. 29.
The Knickerbockers' 2008-09 schedule was released today. They open Oct. 29, when Dwyane Wade and the Heat travel to the Garden.
A few other home highlights:
- Nov. 25: Cleveland at the Knicks. LeBron James is always a draw, and every time he strolls through town the "will he become a Knick in 2010?" speculation will pick up.
- Jan. 4: The world champion Celtics come to the Big Apple.
- Feb. 2: Kobe and the Lakers visit.
- March 18, April 15: The arch-rival Nets cross the Hudson.
Some road highlights:
- Dec. 3-21: Knicks will be tested as they play seven of nine on the road, including games at Cleveland, Atlanta, Phoenix, the Lakers and Boston.
- Dec. 15: Mike D'Antoni returns to Phoenix.
- Jan. 31: Donnie Walsh returns to Indiana.
For the entire schedule, visit: http://www.nba.com/knicks/schedule/
