Heat release 2011-12 schedule

MIAMI – The Miami Heat released their 2011-12 regular season schedule on Tuesday.

The Heat will open the 66 game regular season against the defending NBA champion Dallas Mavericks in Texas on Dec. 25th. The Heat face the Boston Celtics on Dec. 27th for the first game at the AmericanAirlines Arena.

Notable homes games include the Los Angeles Lakers on January 19th, the New York Knicks on January 27th, the Chicago Bulls on January 29th and April 19th, and the Dallas Mavericks on March 29th.

Partial ticket plans are available at Heat.com.

Click here for the rest of the Heat's 2011-12 schedule.