NBC will return to the NBA with an opening night doubleheader on October 21st featuring the Oklahoma City Thunder hosting the Houston Rockets, followed by the Golden State Warriors at the Los Angeles Lakers. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder will receive their NBA championship rings and raise their banner as part of the opener.
ESPN’s opening week telecasts will feature the Cleveland Cavaliers at the New York Knicks on Wednesday, followed by the San Antonio Spurs at the Dallas Mavericks.
On Thursday, ESPN will feature the Oklahoma City Thunder at the Indiana Pacers in the early game with the Denver Nuggets at the Golden State Warriors as the nightcap.
