NBA: Clash of Giants at the Start of the 2025-26 Season
The 2025-26 NBA season promises strong emotions from day one. The Houston Rockets will face the current champions, the Oklahoma City Thunder, in a duel that will mark the beginning of a campaign full of expectations. In addition, the Golden State Warriors will face the Los Angeles Lakers in a stellar clash that promises to keep fans on the edge of their seats.
These exciting encounters will take place on October 21st and will be broadcast on NBC, ensuring comprehensive coverage for fans.
Inaugural Week: Double Bill and Featured Matches
The action won’t stop there. Alofoke Deportes brings you an inaugural week with doubleheaders so you don’t miss a second of the excitement. On October 22nd, the Cleveland Cavaliers will visit the New York Knicks, while Cooper Flagg and the Dallas Mavericks will host the San Antonio Spurs.
On October 23, the champion Oklahoma City Thunder will face the Pacers in a rematch of the NBA Finals, and the Denver Nuggets will visit the Warriors, promising more memorable duels.
Christmas with the NBA: A Tradition of Excitement
The NBA’s Christmas tradition continues with a special schedule on December 25th, offering five spectacular games:
Cavaliers vs. Knicks
The Knicks will play their 58th game on Christmas, extending their historical record in the NBA. The Cavaliers and the Thunder will play on Christmas for the first time since 2018, and for the Rockets it will be their first appearance on this holiday since 2019.
LeBron James, if he plays, will make his twentieth Christmas appearance in his 23rd NBA season, an impressive milestone. Furthermore, it will be a historic Christmas for Texas, as the three teams from the state will play on this special date for the first time.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Must-Watch Games
On January 19, on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the NBA will present four exciting games:
- Bucks vs. Hawks
- Thunder vs. Cavaliers
- Mavericks vs. Knicks
- Celtics vs. Pistons
The Memphis Grizzlies, who usually play on this day, will not participate this season, as they will be returning from Europe after facing Orlando in Berlin and London.
The full schedule, including 80 of each team’s 82 games, will be released on Thursday. The remaining two games will be determined in December, based on the teams’ performance in the NBA Cup.
