Heat to face Bulls in NBA opener

Chris Bosh of the Miami Heat holds the Larry O’Brien NBA Championship Trophy as he rides a bus during the Championship victory parade on the streets on June 24, 2013 in Miami, Florida. (Getty Images)

Washington, Aug 7 (IANS): NBA released the schedule for 2013-2014 season where defending champion Miami Heat are to face Chicago Bulls on Oct 29 in the league opener.

The opening day would also see a fight between Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers.

Dwight Howard and his Houston Rockets would play their first game on Oct 30 against Charlotte Bobcats.