Pending agreement, season to open Dec. 25

November 30, 2011

NBA Commissioner David Stern said early Saturday morning that, if the tentative agreement reached between the owners and players is completed and ratified, he is hopeful of having a 66-game season, beginning on Christmas Day. Assuming the season tips off on Christmas, below is a general breakdown of how the 2011-12 NBA Season schedule will be structured. Full details of the schedule will be released on NBA.com upon its completion.

2011-12 NBA Schedule Breakdown

Regular Season Start Date: December 25, 2011
Regular Season End Date: April 26, 2012
Playoffs Start Date: April 28, 2012
Last Possible Finals Date: June 26, 2012

Individual Team Schedule Breakdown

Conference Games: 48

  • Play 6 teams 4 times (2 home, 2 away)
  • Play 4 teams 3 times (2 home, 1 away)
  • Play 4 teams 3 times (1 home, 2 away)

    • Non-Conference Games: 18

  • Play 3 teams 2 times (1 home, 1 away)
  • Play 6 teams 1 time at home
  • Play 6 teams 1 time away

    • Back to Back to Backs: All teams with at least 1; no more than 3
    Playoff Back to Backs: Possible in second round