Celtics will host Heat Opening Night

[Kwhit10]

http://www.boston.com/sports/basketball/celtics/extras/celtics_blog/2010/08/celtics_will_ho.html?p1=Upbox_lead

I thought someone posted that the Heat will play the Magic on opening night?  However,  this Boston.com article that came out early this morning states otherwise.

[Kwhit10]

Unless the Heat play the C's on the 26th then the Magic on the 28th?

[Asijs]

From realgm about Christmas Day Games

It's been CONFIRMED.

Celtics@Magic

Heat@Laker

Cmon, again Magic...

[Bankshot]

From realgm about Christmas Day Games

It's been CONFIRMED.

Celtics@Magic

Heat@Laker

Cmon, again Magic... meh

I'd rather the Celtics play Chicago.  I guess the league needs to show the Magic some respect.  They whine about it enough.

[GreenFaith1819]

So, for three seasons in a row now - Away Games on Christmas. Thanks NBA.....The Celtics are feelin' the love - and it's August .

In 08-09, We went TO LA on Christmas.

In 09-10, We went TO ORL. And 10-11? Going back TO ORL. One of the posters here brought up the issue in a similar thread a few months ago that for Boston to host someone on Christmas day would not be profitable for the NBA. I can understand that mentality somewhat, because it is a lot warmer in ORL or LA on Christmas.

But C'mon Now Schedulers - is it really THAT cold in Boston on Christmas? I've never been up there during that time of the year - but seriously NBA?

I should be thankful that we've had a team good enough the last few years to display on Christmas Day, right?

[Dr H]

So, for three seasons in a row now - Away Games on Christmas. Thanks NBA.....The Celtics are feelin' the love - and it's August .

In 08-09, We went TO LA on Christmas.

In 09-10, We went TO ORL. And 10-11? Going back TO ORL. One of the posters here brought up the issue in a similar thread a few months ago that for Boston to host someone on Christmas day would not be profitable for the NBA. I can understand that mentality somewhat, because it is a lot warmer in ORL or LA on Christmas.

But C'mon Now Schedulers - is it really THAT cold in Boston on Christmas? I've never been up there during that time of the year - but seriously NBA?

I should be thankful that we've had a team good enough the last few years to display on Christmas Day, right?

I don't live in Boston but I live somewhat close (Connecticut) but I can say that it really depends on the winter. It seems the past couple winters have been somewhat mild, but before that I remember some winters that were [dang] frigid. If the Celtics play a good team they should sell out anyway(or atleast come close), besides, it's Boston..we all love the Celtics, why would anyone skip out even on Christmas?

My thoughts about ORL on Xmas - ehhh...only because we played them last year too. I wouldn't mind Boston/Chicago(or even Portland or OKC), I guess the NBA doesn't think Chicago will be a spectacular team...either that or they don't feel like hearing SVG whine anymore.

Anyone know when tickets start going on sale? Both for opening night and the rest of the season. I don't want to potentially miss out on any games I want to see...  Last season I only got to go to the game against Chicago on Jan. 14th(Scal was our starting PF), the game against Sac. March 26th..when I bought the tickets I was looking forward to seeing Tyreke Evans and Kevin Martin play, but of course KMart went and got traded and Tyreke was out with an injury.. and I went to games 1 & 5 in our series against Miami. I'm looking to either go to more games or go to better quality games 

[nickagneta]

The Garden always hosts either the Ice Capades or the Circus the week of Christmas so it is fairly rare that the Celtics are home on Christmas Day unless Christmas Day is either on a Saturday or Sunday.

[GreenFaith1819]

The Garden always hosts either the Ice Capades or the Circus the week of Christmas so it is fairly rare that the Celtics are home on Christmas Day unless Christmas Day is either on a Saturday or Sunday.

Didn't know that Nick, thanks.

I would just love - just one time - to see Boston host LA or ORL before this Big Three ride off into the sunset, though. We only have maybe 1 more year together with this group.

[GreenFaith1819]

So, for three seasons in a row now - Away Games on Christmas. Thanks NBA.....The Celtics are feelin' the love - and it's August .

In 08-09, We went TO LA on Christmas.

In 09-10, We went TO ORL. And 10-11? Going back TO ORL. One of the posters here brought up the issue in a similar thread a few months ago that for Boston to host someone on Christmas day would not be profitable for the NBA. I can understand that mentality somewhat, because it is a lot warmer in ORL or LA on Christmas.

But C'mon Now Schedulers - is it really THAT cold in Boston on Christmas? I've never been up there during that time of the year - but seriously NBA?

I should be thankful that we've had a team good enough the last few years to display on Christmas Day, right?

I don't live in Boston but I live somewhat close (Connecticut) but I can say that it really depends on the winter. It seems the past couple winters have been somewhat mild, but before that I remember some winters that were [dang] frigid. If the Celtics play a good team they should sell out anyway(or atleast come close), besides, it's Boston..we all love the Celtics, why would anyone skip out even on Christmas?

My thoughts about ORL on Xmas - ehhh...only because we played them last year too. I wouldn't mind Boston/Chicago(or even Portland or OKC), I guess the NBA doesn't think Chicago will be a spectacular team...either that or they don't feel like hearing SVG whine anymore.

Anyone know when tickets start going on sale? Both for opening night and the rest of the season. I don't want to potentially miss out on any games I want to see...  Last season I only got to go to the game against Chicago on Jan. 14th(Scal was our starting PF), the game against Sac. March 26th..when I bought the tickets I was looking forward to seeing Tyreke Evans and Kevin Martin play, but of course KMart went and got traded and Tyreke was out with an injury.. and I went to games 1 & 5 in our series against Miami. I'm looking to either go to more games or go to better quality games 

Haha - good pint about SVG. It will be interesting to hear what he will say this time around.

Not happy about the Christmas traveling for our team, but hey we pulled off a great game last year on Christmas, so I'm looking for same results this time around.

[lovely_20]

The Garden always hosts either the Ice Capades or the Circus the week of Christmas so it is fairly rare that the Celtics are home on Christmas Day unless Christmas Day is either on a Saturday or Sunday.

I just looked at a calendar...Christmas falls on a Saturday this year...

[GreenEnvy]

Unless the Heat play the C's on the 26th then the Magic on the 28th?

I think that's what is gonna happen.

The Celtics and Heat open the season, and the Heat open the Magic's new arena a couple days later.

[celticinorlando]

no big surprises here....you pretty much knew boston would be playing orlando on Christmas day again...as well as the lakers v Heat....at least we get to open at home vs the heat

[Donoghus]

I'm glad they're not playing in Boston on Christmas.

[hpantazo]

I'm glad they're not playing in Boston on Christmas.

me too. That would mean I would have to go to the game if it where in boston, and somehow explain to my wife why that is more important than spending christmas with the in-laws

[wiley]

I hope the C's don't get into a trash talking thing.....I know Doc doesn't love it.  Me neither....Hey Celtics, save your calories for the court!