NBA season kicks off tomorrow

The all new season of high flying NBA action begins with a bang tomorrow when two-time defending champion Heat will host the Chicago Bulls in Miami.
Chicago's Derrick Rose, the 2010-11 NBA Most Valuable Player, would be making a comeback to the court since tearing his Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) during the 2012 playoffs.
Another big return on the opening night could be of Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant who sustained Achilles injury last season.
The Heat, who retained their second straight title in an NBA Finals thriller over San Antonio in June, will look for a hattrick of wins.

"NBA fans can expect some exciting action from this season. There have been so many changes like Dwight Howard's move, change in Finals format," said Troy Justice, Senior Director, Operations, International NBA.
"Some fresh talents will be on show, who would be taking a step closer to fame besides veterans showing off their class. Lot is in store for the fans to look forward to," he added.

Sacramento Kings is the first NBA team owned by an Indian - Vivek Ranadive and the 56-year-old will be tipping off his first season as owner looking to make a mark in the competition.

The NBA has been looking at India as a potential market and has been involved in lot of activities to promote the game beside their brand.
"We have been doing a lot of promotion to make young people take up the game. Recently we launched junior NBA - a comprehensive school-based youth basketball which was followed by a successful 3-on-3 NBA JAM competition," Troy said.
The viewers can catch the action live on Sony Live.
"There has been a massive surge of followers on social networking platform from India. They have grown tremendously. So they are lot people who keenly follow the happening in NBA," Troy said.

Asked who could be the winner of 2013-14 season, Troy said: "Miami Heat looks good to complete the treble provided they stay fit. Otherwise there are waiting in line to topple them.