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

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The 2025-26 NBA season tips off with an opening doubleheader featuring the Thunder-Rockets and Lakers-Warriors. Here's the TV schedule and game times.

Tuesday's NBA nightcap tips off with the Los Angeles Lakers hosting the Golden State Warriors. NBA season schedule, start time and where to watch.

Then, Utah Jazz rookie Ace Bailey joins the show to break down his game, from implementing dribble-handoff sets to why he wants to perfect the mid-post. Ace talks learning reads, modeling his game after Kevin Durant, embracing life in Utah and his rookie goals.

Despite being the reigning NBA champions, Alex Caruso is making sure the OKC Thunder remains "the hunter" this season.

Despite Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves' impressive performance, Jimmy Butler and Stephen Curry clinch victory in Lakers vs. Warriors.

After the Warriors' 119-109 opening night win against the Lakers on Tuesday, ESPN reporter Anthony Slater asked Butler what he wants his free-throw percentage to be this season. The 36-year-old forward smiled and said he wants to be better than Steph Curry.