CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) - The NBA is making its return to 22News and NBC Tuesday night with the season's opening games.

Basketball fans can look forward to a double-header featuring the reigning champion Oklahoma City Thunder hosting the Houston Rockets at 7:30 p.m., followed by the Los Angeles Lakers taking on the Golden State Warriors at 10 p.m.

The games will be available to stream on Peacock and will also air on 22News, with coverage starting at 6:30 p.m.

While Celtics fans will have to wait until Wednesday to see their team in action, Tuesday night's matchups promise to deliver excitement as the NBA season kicks off.

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