NBA official announced the warm-up match schedule before the regular season starts today, as follows:
July 23 (home team is behind):
Magic VS Clippers Wizards VS Nuggets Pelicans VS Nets Kings VS Heat
July 24:
Spurs VS Bucks Trail Blazers VS Pacers Mavericks VS Lakers Suns VS Jazz
July 25:
Grizzlies VS76ers Thunder VS Celtics Mosaic VS Raptors
July 26:
Lakers VS Magic Bucks VS Kings Heat VS Jazz Nets VS Spurs Clippers VS Wizards Nuggets VS Pelicans
July 27:
76ers VS Thunder Suns VS Celtics Pacers VS Mavericks Trail Blazers VS Raptors Mosaic VS Grizzlies
July 28:
Wizards VS Lakers Kings VS Clippers Jazz VS Nets Magic VS Nuggets Pelicans VS Bucks
July 29:
Grizzlies VS Heat Raptors VS Suns Spurs VS Pacers Thunder VS Trail Blazers Celtics VS Mosaic Mavericks VS 76ers
According to famous reporter Marc J. Spears, although it is a warm-up match, these matches may still be scheduled to be broadcast live, and specific matters are still in operation. In other words, we can see the NBA games without waiting until July 31st and as early as July 23rd (only 18 days away).
A very important reason for the NBA rematch this season is for money (of course, the goal of players such as James , Antetokounmpo, Harden, Xiaoka and other players is to win the championship). Since there are games that can be broadcast live, if you don’t arrange live broadcasts, wouldn’t it be wasted the opportunity to make money in vain? So even in warm-up games, it becomes easy to understand that the NBA arranges live broadcasts.
In addition, it can be estimated that there will definitely be no fewer viewers watching the live broadcast at that time. The NBA has been suspended for so long, and for fans who are used to seeing the NBA, they are already hungry. At this time, there is a Warriors playing against the Cavaliers. Many fans will choose to watch it, let alone the teams in the warm-up match are all strong teams from the East and West.
Since it is a warm-up match, the outcome of these matches will naturally not be included in the regular season results. However, these games are still very important. After more than 4 months of suspension, each player's condition is like? Through these games, you can know a rough idea. In addition, new players such as Witts, JR, Bamott, Noah can also be integrated into the team through these games.
Lakers warm-up match opponents are the Mavericks at home on July 24, the Magic away on July 26, and the Wizards at home on July 28.
Some fans may ask, aren’t they all neutral? Why are there any difference between home and away games?
NBA has transported the floors of each team to Disney World in Orlando some time ago. At that time, which team plays at home will replace the stadium with the home team's floor. There should be some bonuses when playing on the floor of your team (manual dog head).
Looking at the Lakers' opponents in these three warm-up matches, the Mavericks are currently the seventh in the West, which is a tough guy. Magic is eighth in the East and Wizards is ninth in the East, and their strength is relatively poor. In other words, if the Lakers can win the Mavericks in the first game, then the three consecutive wins in the warm-up game will be very promising.
Of course, compared to the victory of the warm-up match, the players played tacit understanding and cooperation. JR and Waiters seized the time to integrate into the team, which was more important.
The Lakers will set off for Disney World on July 10. At present, Howard has not decided whether to go to Disney to participate in the rematch with the team.
If Howard can return, it will be the best. If he cannot return, the Lakers must also believe that they have the strength to win the championship.
Danny Green is also full of confidence when participating in a program: "I believe that under the leadership of James and Davis, we can complete the task well. Behind us there is a solid support team that supports us. We must continue to work hard and find a way to run-in with the team."
