3. mantle-the layer of the earth between the crust and the core. layer-a relatively thin sheetlike expanse or region lying over or under another. geosphere, lithosphere-the solid part of the earth consisting of the crust and outer mantle. lower mantle-the deeper part of the mantle.
2016 NBA Schedule Release: TV Info, Start Time, Date and More for Full Release. August 10, 2016. Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports. The National Basketball Association reportedly will release the 2016-17 regular-season schedule on Thursday at 5:45 p.m. ET, per Mark Medina of the Los Angeles Daily News.
When does the 2016-2017 NBA Season Start? The 2016-2017 NBA Season is set to being on Thursday October 25th, with 3 games being played that day. The remaining teams will open up the season over the course of the following 2 days. Each team will play 82 games and the season will come to a close on Wednesday, April 12th.