Oct. 28, 7:30 p.m. at Oracle Arena.
That's when rookie guard Stephen Curry is set to make his NBA debut. That's when coach Don Nelson begins the countdown to the career wins record. That's when the Warriors tip off the 2009-10 season. Golden State announced its schedule for the coming season, and it features eight national television appearances. The Warriors also announced Tuesday that their smaller ticket packages will go on sale to the general public Monday.
The Warriors host Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers on Nov. 28 and March 15. The rival Sacramento Kings come to Oakland on Jan. 8 and Feb. 17.
The Boston Celtics make their lone appearance at Oracle on Dec. 28. The Cleveland Cavaliers, and star LeBron James, come to town on Jan. 11, followed by Dwyane Wade and the Miami Heat on Jan. 13.
The Warriors' longest homestand is a seven-gamer in January. It's part of a stretch in which the Warriors play 18 of 24 at Oracle Arena, a span that concludes with six straight home games to end February.
The Warriors have three five-game road trips: one in mid-November, one in early December, and one to start March. They also have 20 back-to-back sets 11 on the road, five more ending on the road.
Golden State's Starting 5 Mini-Plans, which start at $66 in the lower level, will be available for purchase at 9 a.m. Monday, on the team's Web site and by phone. Fans can purchase tickets earlier by taking part in a live Webcast on Facebook on Sunday.By the numbers1: Appearances each for Kevin Garnett (Dec. 28), LeBron James (Jan. 11) and Dwyane Wade (Jan. 13)8: Nationally televised games (six on ESPN, two on TNT)20: Warriors' back-to-back sets (11 on the road)21: Road games the Warriors play in their first 34 games66: Dollar cost of cheapest lower level Mini-Plan
