The NBA released the 2018-19 schedule on Friday afternoon. Though we knew the Raptors, like every other team, would be playing 82 games with 41 at home and 41 on the road (and five preseason games as well), the full schedule provides an opportunity to look at some noteworthy dates and matchups to circle on the calendar.
First, a quick overview of the work the league has done to improve scheduling and rest times across the board in its 73rd regular season schedule:
- The 2018-19 NBA regular season will officially tip-off on Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2018, and will conclude on Wednesday, April 10, 2019.