NBA: 5 most anticipated games of the 2017-18 season

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Every year there are games that the fans are dying to see and this year is no different; here are the 5 most anticipated games of the 2017-18 season

With the hectic NBA free agency period wrapping up, that means we are closer to the new NBA season than ever before. And now that the 2017-18 schedule has officially been released, the anticipation is reaching a boiling point.

From major holidays to rivalry matchups, and don’t forget returns to face former teams, this NBA season will be a fun one – even if we already know who is going to win the championship.

The biggest matchup that everyone will be waiting for is obviously the NBA Finals rematch, but let’s not forget games such as Gordon Hayward’s return to Utah or Lonzo Ball vs Markelle Fultz.

Without further ado, let’s take a look at the games we can’t wait to watch.