We are still waiting for the full NBA schedule release 2025-26 is here. However, the league just announced a few key games. The season will kick off with some huge matchups between some of the best and most intriguing teams for next season. Of course, the NBA Opening Night schedule will feature Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors.
Although the Warriors are not projected to be a top-5 team next season, Curry remains the biggest audience pull in the league.
As it should be, the opening night schedule features only Western Conference teams. The East is not only consistently less competitive, but especially this season it will be worse. With Jayson Tatum and Tyrese Haliburton out for most or all of the season, two of the best Eastern Conference contenders won’t be contenders in the NBA 2025-26 season.
The four teams that are set to play on opening night are all hoping to contend for an NBA title this season. The first game will be the Oklahoma City Thunder against the Houston Rockets, and the second game will be the Warriors vs Los Angeles Lakers.
Everyone knows why the Warriors and Lakers are being given the top slot for the NBA schedule release 2025-26. LeBron James and Stephen Curry, despite their age, pull the biggest audiences in the NBA. Their rivalry continues to be one of the best in the league.
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The Warriors can set the tone for a great season with a big opening night win against their California rivals. Luka Doncic and LeBron James will be hoping to show the league that their new and improved squad is ready to terrorize the league. Tune in on October 21st to see the NBA Opening Night games and see who can start the season on a high.
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