Finally. I know we have to wait until tomorrow to watch the Rockets versus Mavericks (because they didn’t see enough of them in China) but actual basketball is here! If you are a hoophead that’s been suffering from a lack…
The 2026-2027 NBA regular season officially opened on October 20, 2026, featuring an opening slate of games broadcast on NBC. In the matinee opener, the Detroit Pistons defeated the Boston Celtics 121-113 behind Paul George's 38-point, 5-steal performance. Writer Xian E highlights that Houston Rockets fans must wait until the following day to see their team face the Dallas Mavericks.
Opening night also features prime-time matchups between the Philadelphia 76ers and the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden, followed by the Oklahoma City Thunder visiting the San Antonio Spurs. Xian E notes the returning championship squad for New York and anticipates a competitive rematch between Western Conference powerhouses San Antonio and Oklahoma City.
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