Despite being smack dab in the middle of a lockout the NBA released it's preseason schedule on Thursday, with both the Golden State Warriors and Sacramento Kings playing some intriguing match-ups before the regular season. Now all we need is a season to actually happen...make the jump to learn more.
The Warriors start their preseason campaign on Sunday, October 9th against the Los Angeles Lakers at the Save Mart Center in Fresno. Both team's will be showcasing their new head coaches in Mark Jackson and Mike Brown, with Jackson making his NBA coaching debut. Always is a fun time with these two teams.
The Kings start their preseason at home on Tuesday, October 11th against the San Antonio Spurs. The Kings fan base has been completely reenergized after fighting to keep their team in Sacramento, hopefully filling Power Band Pavillion to the rafters as much as possible, even during the preseason, to show that they want them there for good.
The W's and Kings will play each other on October 19 at Power Band Pavilion, one of three home games for Sacramento in the preseason. Golden State will only have two preseason matches at Oracle Arena, with their last one coming on October 27 versus the Blazers.
Warriors Schedule
October 9
Golden State @ LA Lakers
Save Mart Center, Fresno, CA
7:00PM
October 13
Golden State @ Portland
Rose Garden, Portland, OR
7:00PM
October 15
Golden State @ Memphis
FedExForum, Memphis, TN
7:00PM
October 18
Phoenix @ Golden State
Oracle Arena, Oakland, CA
7:30PM
October 19
Golden State @ Sacramento
Power Balance Pavilion, Sacramento, CA
7:00PM
7:30PM
October 21
Golden State @ LA Clippers
Staples Center, Los Angeles, CA
October 27
Portland @ Golden State
Oracle Arena, Oakland, CA
7:30PM
Kings Schedule
Matthew Knight Arena (Eugene, OR)
DATE
OPPONENT
ARENA (CITY)
TIPOFF
Tuesday, October 11
San Antonio
Power Balance Pavilion (Sacramento, CA)
7:00 p.m.
Friday, October 14
@Dallas
American Airlines Center (Dallas, TX)
5:30 p.m.
Saturday, October 15
@San Antonio
AT&T Center (San Antonio, TX)
5:30 p.m.
Wednesday, October 19
Golden State
Power Balance Pavilion (Sacramento, CA)
7:00 p.m.
Friday, October 21
@LA Lakers
Thomas & Mack Center (Las Vegas, NV)
7:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 22
LA Clippers
Power Balance Pavilion (Sacramento, CA)
7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, October 25
Portland
TBD
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