Ray Allen won't have to wait long to face his former team.

The Miami Heat will open next season against the Boston Celtics on October 30 at the American Airlines Arena.

Once again, the Heat will play on Christmas. They'll host the Thunder in a game that will be televised on ABC.

The New York Knicks visit Miami twice, on December 6 (8PM) and April 2 (8PM), while the Boston Celtics make their second visit to Miami on April 12 (7:30PM). The Chicago Bulls will visit Miami on January 4 (7:30PM) and April 14 (1PM), while the Los Angeles Lakers will visit Miami on February 10 (3:30PM).

The 82-game schedule consists of 41 home dates, all at American Airlines Arena, and 41 road contests, and runs from October 30, 2012 through April 17, 2013.

The HEAT will make 31 national television appearances.