The Rockets and Thunder may have just given us the best season opener in NBA history. Houston controlled most of regulation, but Shai Gilgeous-Alexander got hot in the fourth quarter to send the game to overtime.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander made two free throws with 2.3 seconds left in 2 OTs as the Thunder opened its NBA title defense with a 125-124 win against the Rockets.

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One of the most highly anticipated features of NBC's opening night was a teased halftime interview between Mike Tirico and Michael Jordan, which was pre-recorded. The former Bulls star hasn't been very involved in media in the decades since his retirement, so his decision to work with NBC was notable.

From Michael Jordan to Mike Tirico and Roundball Rock, NBC showed the impact it will have on NBA games this season.

Michael Jordan laid out a wild comeback scenario in an in-depth interview with Mike Tirico on the NBA's Opening Night.

After four seasons with the Heat, James returned to the Cavs for four more season-openers before signing with the Lakers in 2018. He opened the 2018-19 season and made his Lakers debut by scoring 26 points in a loss at the Portland Trail Blazers.

An exciting two-game slate on Tuesday night kicked off the 2025-26 NBA season, but NBA fans and bettors get a full introduction to the season on Wednesday, Oct.

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