NBA Season Opener to Feature High-Powered Matchups

The 2025-26 NBA season is set to kick off with exciting matchups. On October 21, the Houston Rockets will face the Oklahoma City Thunder, who are seeking to defend their championship title. Meanwhile, the Golden State Warriors will take on the Los Angeles Lakers in a highly anticipated clash.

Additionally, Christmas Day games have been scheduled for ABC, including:
– Cleveland Cavaliers vs New York Knicks
– San Antonio Spurs at Oklahoma City Thunder
– Rockets at Lakers
– Dallas Mavericks at Golden State Warriors

These high-profile matchups are expected to be closely contested and may set the tone for the rest of the season.

Source: https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/45927979/rockets-thunder-warriors-lakers-open-season