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Six NBA teams lose season openers by 20 or more points

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 22, 2026, 8:22 AM

Last updated Oct 22, 2026

Six NBA teams lose season openers by 20 or more points

Summary

On October 21, 2026, six NBA teams opened their season with losses of 20 points or more, marking a historic occurrence. The Chicago Bulls faced a 135-92 defeat against the Toronto Raptors, while the Phoenix Suns lost 124-84 to the Portland Trail Blazers. Additional heavy losses included the Miami Heat, who fell to the Minnesota Timberwolves 131-106, and the Sacramento Kings, who also lost by 25 points. The Utah Jazz lost 123-103 to the Memphis Grizzlies. The performances of these teams stand in stark contrast to the optimism typically associated with the NBA season opener.

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By the Numbers

•Six teams lost by 20 or more points on season opening night
•Bulls lost 135-92 to Raptors; Suns fell 124-84 to Blazers
•Heat suffered 131-106 defeat against Timberwolves
•Kings and Jazz also lost their openers by 25 and 20 points respectively
•All teams aim to rebound in the long 82-game regular season ahead

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Opening night in the NBA always brings optimism, fresh jersey designs, and the promise of a championship chase. However, for six franchises, the new season started in historically embarrassing fashion. For the first time in NBA history, six different teams lost their season openers by 20 or more points on the exact same slate. Leading the dubious […] The post 6 NBA teams make history for all the wrong reasons in their season openers appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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