(CNN) — The NBA is back for another intriguing season and it began in emphatic fashion on Tuesday night.

On an evening which began with the celebration of the Oklahoma City Thunder ’s title victory – with players receiving their championship rings and a banner being raised to the rafters of Paycom Center – fans were treated to two exciting games.

First, the Thunder played a double-overtime thriller against the new-look Houston Rockets , holding on to win 125-124 in an instant classic.

And in California, the LeBron James-less Los Angeles Lakers lost their home opener 119-109 to the Golden State Warriors.

Here’s everything you need to know about the two opening games of the 2025 NBA season.

Thunder celebrate title victory, win double-OT classic

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