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NBA opening night puts Knicks–76ers and Thunder–Spurs in prime time
The league’s Tuesday schedule includes two evening games on NBC and Peacock, following Boston’s afternoon visit to Detroit.
What to know
- The 76ers–Knicks game is scheduled for 7 p.m. Eastern at Madison Square Garden.
- Thunder–Spurs follows at 9:30 p.m. Eastern.
- NBC and Peacock carry the opening-day tripleheader.
- Boston’s visit to Detroit began the scheduled slate at 3 p.m. Eastern.
The NBA returns Tuesday with a schedule stretching from the afternoon into late evening. For viewers planning their night, Philadelphia visits New York at 7 p.m. Eastern, followed by Oklahoma City at San Antonio at 9:30 p.m.
Why New York is the centerpiece
The league’s opening-night coverage frames the Knicks’ home game around their championship celebration. Philadelphia provides the opposing side of a divisional matchup, while the late game brings together Oklahoma City and San Antonio.
These are scheduled matchups, rather than results or predictions. The afternoon game is already underway at the time of preparation; this article does not provide a live score.
Planning the evening
The two evening start times are two and a half hours apart. Basketball games do not have a fixed finishing time, so viewers should use the broadcaster’s current listings and game coverage if the first game runs long.
Opening night offers a first look at the new season. A single game cannot establish how the next several months will unfold. For now, the concrete information is the opponent, venue, start time and broadcaster—not a forecast of the standings.
