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July 27, 2014There has been plenty of discussion about when and where the Cavaliers will have some high-profile matchups on national television, something that’s been sorely lacking for the last four seasons. There’s no doubt that LeBron’s return to Miami will be one of those signature games, but that’s more likely to be on the Christmas Day slate. At some point, LeBron will face his nemesis in the Spurs, and that moment could come as soon as Opening Night in the NBA on TNT.
Gary Washburn of the Boston Globe is reporting that Spurs at Cavs could be on the slate.
“Rumor has it that the NBA’s season-opening game on TNT will be San Antonio at Cleveland, the first home game for LeBron James in his return to Cleveland and the first game for the defending NBA champion Spurs. The NBA schedule is expected to be released next month”
The NBA’s recent tradition has been the defending champion opening up on national television at home to receive their championship rings, often in a Conference Finals or NBA Finals rematch. I’d be just as pleased to see a high-profile Eastern Conference and division rival to start the season in either Indiana or Chicago. The first home game in Cleveland will be a truly special game and moment to be certain, regardless of who the team plays. The Cavaliers were 3-1 in Opening Night games during James’s time in Miami, but they lost their last three seasons openers with James (2 vs. Boston, 1 vs. Dallas).
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The first game should be with Miami, figured it would be obvious.
I figured the same about Miami but San Antonio should get their rings at home to start the season.