The new NBA season is just a couple of months away, and the league announced its full schedule Thursday afternoon, giving Knicks fans a full glimpse into what’s to come.

Let’s dive into all 82 games and see what the top matchups, toughest stretches and key games are for New York...

Top matchups

Tuesday, Oct. 22 at the Boston Celtics

Knicks vs. Celtics has become a go-to opening night matchup for the NBA, and for good reason. These two teams seemingly always put on a show, and New York will want to stake their claim right out of the gates with this new-look roster, while Boston tries to defend home court on ring night.

Friday, Oct. 25 vs. the Indiana Pacers

No better way to set The Garden ablaze from the tip than avenging the Knicks’ second-round loss to the Pacers. Jalen Brunson will be surrounded by much more help this time, but Indiana is no pushover.

Tuesday, Nov. 12 at the Philadelphia 76ers

In New York’s first glance at the new-look 76ers, now boasting Paul George on the wing, they also open up their NBA Cup Group Play. As the rest of their group is much weaker, and the Knicks knocked this Philly team out of last year’s first round, this one will have a lot of extra juice around it.

Wednesday, Dec. 25 vs. the San Antonio Spurs

Victor Wembanyama comes into town after a ho-hum Madison Square Garden debut last season, only this time around it’s on Christmas Day. The Knicks will hope to spoil the unicorn’s spotlight once again, heading into New Year’s in the right direction.

Friday, Jan. 10 vs. the Oklahoma City Thunder

Not only is this Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder's lone trip to New York after finishing atop the Western Conference standings last season, but it also marks the return of Isaiah Hartenstein, who left the Knicks for OKC this summer in free agency.

While the crowd isn’t likely to jeer him for taking double what New York could offer him, it will be an intense atmosphere for a high-quality showdown.

Wednesday, Jan. 29 vs. the Denver Nuggets

Speaking of MVP candidates coming to town, Nikola Jokic makes his lone New York appearance later in the month. Last time they visited, the Knicks smoked the Nuggets fresh off their trade for OG Anunoby, and will look to repeat that result this time around.

Saturday, Feb. 1 vs. the Los Angeles Lakers

They may not be the toughest foe the Knicks face, but whenever LeBron James comes to town, The Garden is ready to go.

Tuesday, March 4 vs. the Golden State Warriors

Speaking of legends coming to town, Stephen Curry returns to the building where he became the all-time three-point leader in early March.

Tuesday, March 25 vs. the Dallas Mavericks

Testing yourself against the reigning Western Conference champions is a solid measuring stick, and the Knicks get that chance down the stretch of their season when Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving make their only trip to Madison Square Garden.

Key dates

Sept. 30: Media Day
Oct. 22: Opening Night
Dec. 10-11: NBA Cup Quarterfinals
Dec. 14: NBA Cup Semifinals
Dec. 17: NBA Cup Championship
Feb. 6: NBA Trade Deadline
Feb. 14-16: All-Star Weekend
April 19: NBA Playoffs begin

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