Brooklyn Nets 2014-15 Schedule & Can’t Miss Games

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The 2014-15 NBA schedule has been released and it looks like we are in for another amazing season. The Nets schedule has a ton of highlights and can’t miss games so here is a quick list of games that you will definitely need to circle on your calendar…

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November 19th: Milwaukee Bucks at Brooklyn Nets

It may not be a marquee matchup between two title contenders but it will very likely be the most emotional game in Brooklyn this season. Jason Kidd returns to Brooklyn for the first time since his sudden departure this past offseason. He left the Nets after just one year as head coach and the way he left wasn’t exactly praised by Brooklyn’s front office and their fans. Kidd should be prepared to hear a whole flock of boo-birds when his name is announced in front of the same crowd who cheered while watching his number be retired  at the beginning of last season.

November 7th/December 2nd/February 6th/April 1st: Brooklyn Nets vs. New York Knicks

The crosstown rivalry games between the Nets and the Knicks will always be circled on the schedule as long as both teams are in the state of New York. Both teams will be battling to get into the playoffs and these games could ultimately decide a postseason spot in the Eastern Conference. The amount of media attention may not be as high as in years past but the electricity in both buildings will still be able to provide high intensity amongst both the players and the fans.

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December 8th: Cleveland Cavaliers at Brooklyn Nets

LeBron James surprised a lot of people this summer when he decided to leave the 4-time defending Eastern Conference Champion Miami Heat this season and return home to play for the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Cavs will be the hot ticket all across the league this season with the addition of James (and likely Kevin Love) and everyone in Brooklyn certainly remembers that it was none other than King James who knocked them out of last years’ Playoffs. The Nets will look to seek some minor revenge when they get to square off against James and his new crew of All-Stars.

February 10th: Brooklyn Nets at Memphis Grizzlies

Lionel Hollins will be making his return to take on the team that let him go after the 2013 season. He led the Grizzlies to three straight Playoff appearances before Memphis management decided not to renew his contract. Unquestionably, there is some bad blood between Hollins and his former club based on the way everything ended. He would love nothing more than to bring his new team into Memphis and make the Grizzlies front office regret their decision.

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December 17th/January 30th/February 4th/April 3rd: Toronto Raptors vs. Brooklyn Nets

The Nets have a built-in rivalry with the previously mentioned Knicks based on geography but there was some real heat between Brooklyn and Toronto last year that will be spilling into the 2014-15 season. Brooklyn was able to eliminate Toronto during the First Round of the postseason last year and don’t think for a second that the Raptors have gotten over it. The Raps are the division favorite and are looking to build off of last year’s regular season success. This may become a full-scale rivalry by the time the Playoffs roll around so get your popcorn ready for these match-ups.

Here is the rest of the Nets schedule:

Let us know which games you are most excited for this year in the comments below!