The start of NBA games is finally here! The Oklahoma City Thunder and the Houston Rockets are starting 2025-26, as the reigning champions are looking to begin their season successfully against Kevin Durant and his fresh team.
The Golden State Warriors will then compete against their Western Conference competitors, the Los Angeles Lakers, at 10 p.m. ET (NBC, Peacock). Luka Doncic will be playing his first complete season with the Lakers, though, it will be without LeBron James, who is projected to be absent for three or four weeks due to sciatica.
As we initiate the NBA’s 80th season, below are the primary highlights from the opening night matches along with postgame insights from our ESPN reporters.
