Nets Toronto Raptors vs. Brooklyn Nets Notes Because of a lockout, the season did not start until February 5, 1999, and all 29 teams played a shortened 50-game regular season schedule. Because of a lockout, the season did not start until December 25, 2011, and all 30 teams played a shortened 66-game regular season schedule. In the aftermath of the Boston Marathon bombing, the NBA canceled the April 16 game scheduled in Boston between the Celtics and the Pacers; the game was not rescheduled because it would have had no impact on either team's playoff seedings. References General Specific External links NBA.com Team Index Eastern Conference (NBA) National Basketball Association divisions Boston Celtics Brooklyn Nets Buffalo Braves Charlotte Hornets Miami Heat New Jersey Nets New York Nets New York Knicks Orlando Magic Philadelphia 76ers Toronto Raptors Washington Bullets Washington Wizards Articles which contain graphical timelines NBA