The 2025-26 NBA schedule has officially been released , so now we can take stock of everything and get excited about all the top matchups for the upcoming season. Opening night will tip off Oct. 21, with the Oklahoma City Thunder beginning their title defense against the Houston Rockets , followed by the Los Angeles Lakers taking on the Golden State Warriors .

While we still have just over two months until the regular season tips off, let's take a look at some of the most exciting matchups on the schedule. Here are 10 games we're looking forward to the most.

Oct. 21: Thunder vs. Rockets

We're starting off the season with a bang with the first game on the schedule. This isn't just enticing because the Thunder are getting their championship rings and raising a banner. No, we

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