on the roster, any victory against the NBA's powerhouse would be considered an upset. The game will tip off at 7:30 p.m. on TNT.

Green vs. Gold: Feb. 7 at Boston Celtics, March 9 vs. Boston Celtics

A new chapter will be written in the NBA's most storied rivalry, with past team legends such as Magic Johnson and Paul Pierce no doubt looking on when the Lakers travel to Boston just before the All-Star break.

The next battles between the NBA's premier franchises will get an infusion of old, with the Lakers' new jerseys invoking the Showtime era that featured so many legendary Finals series against Boston. There will also be a new twist as James and Celtics guard Kyrie Irving, ex-teammates with the Cavs, now lead their respective teams againstone another.

ESPN will broadcast the first game nationally starting at 5 p.m., while the second will be an ABC Saturday primetime special tipping off at 5 p.m.

St. Patty's at the Garden: March 17 at New York Knicks

Lonzo Ball Talks LeBron Joining Lakers

LeBron James has agreed to join the Los Angeles Lakers. Fred Roggin exclusively speaks to Lonzo Ball on the NBC4 News at 6 p.m.

(Published Sunday, July 1, 2018)

Madison Square Garden in New York City is nicknamed the Mecca of basketball, and Lakers greats--especially Kobe Bryant--have a long history of signature games in the iconic arena.

James is no exception, having posted double-digit scoring totals in every single career game he has played there, including 50-point performances in 2008 and 2009. He has two triple-doubles in MSG and nearly