The NBA Has Released The Full 2016-17 Schedule: Here Are Five Must-Watch Games

The NBA just released its full schedule. Is it opening night yet?! The first night of the year features a TNT doubleheader with the newly highest-paid players

Cary Edmondson
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Cary Edmondson

The NBA released the full 2016-17 game schedule today, with action set to begin Oct. 25. The first night of the year features a TNT doubleheader with the newly-minted highest-paid player in the NBA, LeBron James, beginning his championship defense against Derrick Rose and the new-look Knicks. The West Coast game features Golden State and the San Antonio Spurs squaring off.

The real question everyone is wondering, though: when do Kevin Durant and the Warriors take on Russell Westbrook and Durant's old team, the Oklahoma City Thunder? Here are five must-see games in the new season.

Nov. 3: Oklahoma City at Golden State

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Nov. 4: New York at Chicago

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Nov. 10: Chicago at Miami

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Dec. 25: Golden State at Cleveland

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Feb. 11: Golden State at Oklahoma City

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