NBA Previews

Golden State Warriors vs Portland Trail Blazers The Golden State Warriors visit the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center on Friday, October 24, 2025 (10:00 PM ET) in what’s shaping up to be one of the most dramatic early-season matchups in the NBA.You can watch the game live on ESPN or stream via NBA League Pass. The game comes under

Phoenix Suns vs Los Angeles Clippers The Los Angeles Clippers open their home schedule at Intuit Dome on Friday, October 24, 2025 (10:30 PM ET) against the Phoenix Suns, live on ESPN.But the energy in Inglewood feels uneasy — not because of basketball, but because of the headlines surrounding head coach Tyronn Lue’s frustrated tone after their opener and the

Utah Jazz vs Sacramento Kings The Utah Jazz and Sacramento Kings meet Friday night at the Golden 1 Center in what could be one of the early-season tone-setters in the Western Conference.Tip-off is set for 10:00 PM ET, with the game airing nationally on ESPN. Utah is coming off one of the most surprising wins of opening night — a

Memphis Grizzlies vs Miami Heat Preview The Memphis Grizzlies will look to build on their opening-night win when they host the Miami Heat at FedExForum on Friday, October 24, 2025, with tip-off scheduled for 8:00 PM ET. The game will be broadcast nationally on ESPN. Memphis is coming off a 128–122 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans, powered by Ja

Houston Rockets vs Detroit Pistons Preview The Houston Rockets will look to bounce back from a heartbreaking double-overtime loss as they host the Detroit Pistons on Friday, October 24, 2025, at the Toyota Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 8:00 PM ET, with both young teams seeking their first win of the NBA season after narrow opening defeats. Houston’s size-heavy lineup

New York Knicks vs Boston Celtics Preview The New York Knicks will look to build on their promising start to the season as they host the Boston Celtics on Friday, October 24, 2025, at Madison Square Garden. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 PM ET on Amazon Prime Video, with both teams entering the night eager to make early statements in

Indiana Pacers vs Oklahoma City Thunder Betting Preview The Indiana Pacers open their season Thursday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse against the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder, the same team that beat them in last year’s NBA Finals. Tipoff is set for 7:30 PM ET on ESPN. Indiana enters this matchup with a new identity. Tyrese Haliburton is out for the season,

Golden State Warriors vs Denver Nuggets Betting Preview The Denver Nuggets begin their 2025-26 season with a trip to San Francisco to face the Golden State Warriors on Thursday night at Chase Center. Tip-off is set for 10 p.m. ET on ESPN. Golden State opened its campaign with a 119-109 win over the Lakers, led by Jimmy Butler’s 31 points

Heat face Magic in opener following pair of 1st-round exits The NBA season tips off with the Orlando Magic hosting the Miami Heat on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at 7:00 PM ET at the Kia Center. Both teams return from first-round playoff exits and aim to set an early tone in the Eastern Conference. Orlando, led by Paolo Banchero and