NBA: Opening fixtures 2021-22 The NBA 75th anniversary season launches with a star-studded doubleheader – defending champions Milwaukee Bucks host Brooklyn, while perennial favourites LA Lakers take on Golden State Warriors Giannis Antetokounmpo inspired Milwaukee Bucks to first title since 1971 with victory over Phoenix Suns last season Eastern Conference Western Conference Away team All games Oct 20 except where indicated Home team Brooklyn Nets Fiserv Forum (Oct 19) Milwaukee Bucks Golden State Warriors Staples Center (Oct 19) Los Angeles Lakers Indiana Pacers Spectrum Center Charlotte Hornets Chicago Bulls Little Caesars Arena Detroit Pistons Boston Celtics Madison Square Garden New York Knicks Washington Wizards Scotiabank Arena Toronto Raptors Cleveland Cavaliers* FedExForum Memphis Grizzlies Houston Rockets Target Center Minnesota Timberwolves Philadelphia 76ers* Smoothie King Center New Orleans Pelicans Orlando Magic* AT&T Center San Antonio Spurs Oklahoma City Thunder Vivint Arena Utah Jazz Denver Nuggets Footprint Center Phoenix Suns Sacramento Kings Moda Center Portland Trail Blazers Dallas Mavericks* State Farm Arena (Oct 21) Atlanta Hawks Milwaukee Bucks FTX Arena (Oct 21) Miami Heat Los Angeles Clippers Chase Center (Oct 21) Golden State Warriors *Interconference game Source: NBA Picture: Getty Images © GRAPHIC NEWS