NBA Opening Night On NBC And Peacock, Start Times And How To Watch
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HOUSTON, TEXAS – DECEMBER 01: Jalen Williams #8 of the Oklahoma City Thunder shoots against Jabari Smith Jr. #10 of the Houston Rockets during the second half at Toyota Center on December 01, 2024 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images) Getty Images For the first time since 2002, NBA games will be appearing on NBC. The new arrangement comes about via the league’s new media rights deal, which gives NBC and Peacock games every Tuesday evening, plus Sunday evenings once the NFL season concludes. Peacock will also exclusively air Monday night games. NBC’s return to NBA games begins with an opening night doubleheader to tip off the 2025-26 season. Here’s how, and when, to watch the start of the regular season on Tuesday, Oct. 21. Game 1: Houston Rockets At Oklahoma City Thunder (7:30 p.m. EST On NBC/Peacock) Just like the network does for the NFL every season, NBC begins the new NBA campaign with a spotlight on the defending champions. The Oklahoma City Thunder are largely the same team that sprinted to 68 wins during the regular season, and then gutted out a game seven win the NBA Finals to win its first championship since moving to OKC. Offseason losses were largely limited to fringe roster players, all additions came courtesy of the draft, and the biggest news was the team signing max extensions with all three of (MVP) Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams. Oklahoma City is currently the betting favorite to repeat as NBA champs, listed at +200 with ESPN Bet (well ahead of the Cleveland Cavaliers and Denver Nuggets, tied for second at…
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