The NBA released its full schedule for the 2024-25 season on Thursday, a sign that the offseason is coming to a close. By the numbers, the Houston Rockets have the third-busiest schedule, trailing only the Utah Jazz and Portland Trail Blazers.
The Rockets will also be playing a league-high 16 straight games, which shouldn’t be too daunting for such a young and athletic team. The schedule is pretty simple to start with, with seven of the first ten games coming against teams that haven’t made the playoffs. One of those teams, the Memphis Grizzlies, is in a similar situation to the Rockets.
They too have a relatively young club and have been much better than their 2023-24 record indicates, as they have had a tough time with injuries. They too have a litany of consecutive games (15 – tied for second).
The duel between the two teams in the first week of October 25 was Featured by CBS Sports as a must-play game.
“The Grizzlies and Rockets are two of the most intriguing teams heading into this season. Ja Morant will be back for the Grizzlies, who could make a lot of noise in the Western Conference if they stay healthy. The Rockets, meanwhile, will hope to do the same if their young core continues to show promise. This opening week matchup will be an early indication of where both teams stand.”
In total, writer Jack Maloney selected 10 games from across the season.
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