Jayson Tatum and the Celtics went 2-0 against the Warriors last season.

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The NBA is set for a 12-game schedule tonight led by an ESPN doubleheader featuring a 7:30 p.m. ET between the Golden State Warriors and the Boston Celtics in Boston for the first time since a dramatic blowout last March, followed by Paul George’s return to Los Angeles as the Philadelphia 76ers take on the Clippers at 10 p.m. ET.

A final rematch with high stakes

Since meeting in the 2022 NBA Finals, the Warriors and Celtics have traded wins in competitive games, including two overtime thrillers. However, their last meeting On March 3, it was a different story, with Boston rolling to a 140-88 victory, marking one of the Celtics’ third-largest wins and the Warriors’ fourth-largest defeat in franchise history.

Both teams enter tonight with impressive records – Boston at 7-1 and Golden State at 6-1 – demonstrating their strength on both ends of the court. The Celtics lead the NBA in offense and rank fourth in defense, while the Warriors follow closely behind, ranking fourth in offense and second in defense.

Key things to watch out for:

• Tatum’s feats: Jayson Tatum is averaging 30 points per game while shooting a career-high 48.1% from the field.
• Bench bombers: Look for sharpshooters Buddy Hield (4.7 3s per game) and Payton Pritchard (4.0 3s per game) to make an impact beyond the arc as they lead their teams’ bench units in 3-point shots.

Paul George and the 76ers will visit the Intuit Dome tonight.

Paul George returns to Los Angeles as a Sixer

For the last drink, Paul George returns to Los Angeles, where he played the last five seasons, now in the uniform of the Philadelphia 76ers. George made his debut for the Sixers on Monday, scoring 15 points, and now faces the Clippers in their new home, the Intuit Dome.

Key things to watch out for:

• Harden’s Historic Rise: James Harden is just 16 three-pointers away from passing Ray Allen for second place on the all-time list, while his defensive impact remains strong, with 24 deflections this season.
• Maxey’s rising star: With the absence of Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey has emerged as the leading scorer, averaging 30.2 points per game, third in the NBA.