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The 2025-26 NBA regular season begins on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025.

Opening night features two games: Rockets at Thunder and Warriors at Lakers.

The Houston Rockets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder game will tip off at 7:30 p.m. ET.

Viewers can watch the Rockets-Thunder game on NBC or stream it on Peacock and NBA League Pass.

The 2025-26 NBA season tips off with the Houston Rockets traveling to Paycom Center to take on the Oklahoma City Thunder for the season-opening game Tuesday.

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