The NBA returned to NBC with the Thunder taking on the Rockets and the Lakers hosting the Warriors. The night was a huge success.

The 2025-26 NBA regular season begins on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025. Opening night features the Houston Rockets at the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Golden State Warriors at the Los Angeles Lakers. The Warriors vs. Lakers game is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET on NBC.

We’ve seen the Warriors when they are humming. They look unapproachable. Curry and Butler playing like their MVP-caliber selves, Green and Al Horford are running the defensive end like they own the patent. When they are at their best, I like the Warriors’ chances against anyone.

The Golden State Warriors made a big decision on star point guard Stephen Curry ahead of Friday's matchup vs the Denver Nuggets.

Jimmy Butler and Steph Curry led four Warriors in double figures as Golden State took down the Lakers in Los Angeles on NBA opening night.

After suffering a three-game losing streak on the road to the Heat, Bucks, and Bulls — the Knicks bounced back with two dominant home victories versus the Bulls and Wizards by 12 and 17 points. New York has five straight home games on deck as apart of this seven-game home stand.

Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton is focused on letting the game come to him as people call for more aggression.

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry credits Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young for helping him realize his influence on the NBA.