The 2018-19 NBA schedule was released in full on Friday. Teams took the opportunity presented by the big reveal to showcase their 82 games and made it a special viewing experience.
Some were more impressive than others. So in no particular order, let’s take a look at some strong executions of the new schedule:
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– Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) August 10, 2018
The Hawks went next level, putting out an entire Spotify playlist for their schedule:
That’s just fantastic. You have Meek Mill serving as the Philadelphia matchup, “King Kunta” for a visit from the Kings, and Michael Jackson for the finale against Indiana. Appreciate the Hawks, the team that was thoughtful enough to gift an unworn jersey this week.
The 2018-19 schedule is here!
We’re chomping at the (8) bit to get things going again ��️ #LetsEat #MileHighBasketball pic.twitter.com/CAdxCSr95s
– Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) August 10, 2018
The Nuggets put SuperMascot Rocky to work, having him power up like Pac-Man to get through Denver’s schedule.
T-minus 68 days. #WeTheNorth
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– Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) August 10, 2018
A montage through The 6 is how the Raptors introduced key dates on their schedule for next season. Keep an eye out on the train and the bus for the reunion dates.
Welcome to The 2018-19 schedule!
We’re about to begin a great adventure, blazing a trail across the rugged landscape of North America. pic.twitter.com/DJnaGjVer5
– Trail Blazers (@trailblazers) August 10, 2018
Oregon Trail Blazers. Of course, Portland also acknowledged that there are some players changing colors next season:
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– Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) August 10, 2018
The Nets were kind enough to assist the Blazers with their offseason movement project. A quick view of Brooklyn is also a fine way of displaying the home schedule at Barclays Center:
The NBA 18-19 schedule is out… and it’s Brooklyn all day. pic.twitter.com/hyc5gkt8px
– Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) August 10, 2018
Ready to Run With Us, #BullsNation? Our 2018-19 schedule is here! Check out the full slate of games at https://t.co/1prQxySTM6 and start making those plans now! pic.twitter.com/fjj4zoXSZc
– Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) August 10, 2018
The Bulls wanted to show the “L” as a theme of their NBA schedule. The only thing missing in the Bulls’ tribute to the Chicago Transit Authority was a cameo from Peter Cetera or Robert Lamm:
We kinda like Insta stories ¯_(ツ)_/¯ https://t.co/qpu5DFsBgA pic.twitter.com/hypF2Q3Cl5
– Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) August 10, 2018
You won’t find Utah’s schedule on its Instagram stories. But the Jazz will bring the #Nightlife!
Rather be good than lucky. #PistonsSchedule pic.twitter.com/5AvJUulvQH
– Detroit Pistons (@DetroitPistons) August 10, 2018
Hooper, Detroit’s mascot, is probably going to spend the rest of the month showing his disgruntled attitude toward any mention of the rest of the league.
Are you ready, #DubNation? �� pic.twitter.com/W2x8CWgr2O
– Golden State Warriors (@warriors) August 11, 2018
The defending champions incorporated elements from various social media platforms and streaming services to provide a mobile-friendly, interactive experience for next season. Dubflix and chill!
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– Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) August 10, 2018
The Pacers continued with the retro video game theme, with some help from the Power Pack and mascot Boomer.
#NBATwitter, meet the Suns schedule. pic.twitter.com/P8XaRdOE3z
– Phoenix Suns (@Suns) August 10, 2018
The Suns anticipated what NBA Twitter would react to during for their season release, with a nod to Adrian Wojnarowski’s draft day adjectives mixed in.
LET THE UNBOXING BEGIN! Take a look at our 2018-19 regular season games against each opponent as we celebrate 30 years of Charlotte basketball!#Hornets30 | @GrantThorntonUS pic.twitter.com/XzMKXkAH1W
– Charlotte Hornets (@hornets) August 10, 2018
The Hornets apparently had their entire schedule wrapped up in a pack of trading cards.
The complete 2018-19 schedule is here! �� https://t.co/Tun7v5bhiG
Tickets go on sale this Tuesday at noon. #GoSpursGo pic.twitter.com/Wyf6Y8VQO2
– San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) August 10, 2018
You will probably never look at the tiles at the River Walk the same way after seeing San Antonio’s upcoming slate.
BOOMSHAKALAKA! NBA Jam: Wizards Schedule Edition �� pic.twitter.com/WG4LZMYygr
– Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) August 10, 2018
The appreciation of NBA Jam started at the turn of this year, and it continues with Washington chiming in on every team’s top two players for the season ahead. Never too early to put out a scouting report!
At the end of the day, every team is playing the same number of games.
SCHEDULE SPOILER ALERT:
We’re playing 82 games, just like every other team.
– Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) August 10, 2018