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Haliburton’s Heated Exchange with Rival, Warriors Player “Lost All Respect” for Luka, Minnesota Star Joins MJ in Rare Feat and More From NBA’s Latest Games

Opening night delivered drama, controversy, and history across 11 games. It featured top-level matches, ongoing personal disagreements, and some big achievements. Think about technical fouls and post-game verbal remarks, right down to equaling historic scoring records. This schedule established an…

By Soumya Bontra · Essentially Sports

Published: Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 12:51 PM

Key Things to Know

NBA opening night featured Tyrese Haliburton clashing with Derik Queen and Anthony Edwards matching a historic Michael Jordan record.
Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg said he 'lost all respect' for Luka Doncic after the Lakers' 127-105 win.
The Indiana Pacers edged the New Orleans Pelicans 123-120 behind 23 points and 12 assists from Tyrese Haliburton.

The Story in 60 Seconds

NBA opening night featured dramatic storylines across 11 games, including intense exchanges and historic milestones. Tyrese Haliburton led the Indiana Pacers to a 123-120 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans after an emotional confrontation with Derik Queen. Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Golden State Warriors 127-105, following which Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg stated he lost respect for Luka Doncic due to excessive complaining.

In Miami, Anthony Edwards joined Michael Jordan and Wilt Chamberlain as the only players in NBA history with multiple 40-point season openers during Minnesota's 131-106 win over the Heat. Other notable results included Kawhi Leonard's Raptors defeating the Bulls 135-92, and the Washington Wizards beating the Milwaukee Bucks 128-116 behind 34 points from Anthony Davis.

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