The 2025-26 NBA season is set to commence in over two months, but fans can now preview the teams featured on national broadcasts during significant events.

Key Schedule Highlights

Opening Night:

• October 21
  • Houston Rockets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder
  • Golden State Warriors vs. Los Angeles Lakers

Christmas Day:

• December 25
  • Cleveland Cavaliers at New York Knicks
  • San Antonio Spurs at Oklahoma City Thunder
  • Houston Rockets at LA Lakers
  • Dallas Mavericks at Golden State Warriors
  • Minnesota Timberwolves at Denver Nuggets

On Opening Night, Kevin Durant will return to Oklahoma City with his new team as the former squad raises their championship banner. Also, a matchup featuring Stephen Curry and LeBron James promises another thrilling Western Conference clash.

Come Christmas, the Nuggets will host the Timberwolves in a rematch of the previous year’s Western Conference Finals, while the Mavs will face the Warriors. The only Eastern Conference game has the Cavs visiting Madison Square Garden to take on the Knicks.

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