It won't take long for Ray Allen to experience a reunion with the Boston Celtics.
While the complete NBA schedule will not be released until later this week, the Sun Sentinel has learned that the Miami Heat will open the 2012-13 NBA regular season on Tuesday Oct. 30 at AmericanAirlines Arena against the Celtics, who lost Allen to the Heat as a free agent.
The Heat's rematch of the 2012 NBA Finals will have to wait a bit longer, with the Heat to host the Oklahoma City Thunder on Christmas Day.
The Sun Sentinel also has learned that the Heat's first road game will be on Friday Nov. 2 at Madison Square Garden against the New York Knicks.
The Heat also will play a day game on New Year's Eve at the Amway Center against the Orlando Magic.
The Heat is scheduled for only one visit to Brooklyn to face the Brooklyn Nets, on Jan 30. In addition, the Sun Sentinel has learned the Heat will play Jan. 17 at Staples Center against the Los Angeles Lakers, and then host the Lakers for their lone visit South Florida visit on Feb. 10.