NBA opening night features Celtics at Pistons, Sixers at Knicks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 11:51 AM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
The NBA will kick off its season on October 20 with three games scheduled. The Boston Celtics will face the Detroit Pistons, while the Philadelphia 76ers will take on the New York Knicks. The Oklahoma City Thunder are set to play against the San Antonio Spurs. The matches signify the start of the new NBA season, drawing anticipation from teams and fans alike.
- •NBA games feature Celtics at Pistons, Sixers at Knicks, Thunder at Spurs
- •Opening night scheduled for October 20
- •Matches highlight the commencement of the NBA season
- 11:51 AMYahoo Sports — NBA opening night: Celtics-Pistons, Sixers-Knicks, Thunder-Spurs
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