The major storyline is Luka Dončić guiding the Lakers to a dominant win over a top-tier foe in the Western Conference, dispatching Minnesota by a final margin of 128-110. However, the Slovenian’s individual excellence is to be marveled at:

The New York Knicks and Boston Celtics are slated to face off on Friday, October 24, inside Madison Square Garden, streaming exclusively on Prime Video. This will mark the first-ever game broadcast through NBA on Prime, following the league’s new 11-season media rights deal with Amazon.

The New York Knicks carry a surprising 1-0 series lead into Wednesday night and a Game 2 in Boston against the Celtics in the NBA’s Eastern Conference Playoffs. The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET with TV coverage on TNT and streaming on-demand.

Both the Celtics' starting lineup and NBA broadcasts will look different this season. Here's what you need to know.

The 2025-26 NBA season tips off with a doubleheader on Tuesday, Oct. 21, when the NBA returns to NBC and debuts on Peacock. The Oklahoma City Thunder hosts the Houston Rockets (7:30 p.m. ET) and the Golden State Warriors visit the Los Angeles Lakers (10 p.m. ET).

The NBA is back in full force with its typical opening night extravaganza, and this year's edition features a slate you won't want to miss. Read on to learn everything you need to know about NBA Opening Night. The 2024-25 NBA season starts Tuesday, Oct. 22.