The 2022-23 NBA season will reportedly kick off with a showdown between two title contenders in the Eastern Conference.
According to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium, Jayson Tatum's Boston Celtics and Joel Embiid's Philadelphia 76ers will be part of an opening night doubleheader on TNT on Oct. 18.
The second game will be a previously reported clash between the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors.
This article will be updated soon to provide more information and analysis.
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