ESPN.com · Oct 21, 2025
NBA Opening Night live: Thunder-Rockets; Lakers-Warriors
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The 2025-26 NBA season is officially here! The Oklahoma City Thunder and the Houston Rockets tip off at 7:30 p.m. ET (NBC, Peacock), as the defending champs look to start their season off strong against Kevin Durant and his new crew.
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