Banner? Raised. ✅

Rings? Received. ✅

Roundball? Rocked. ✅

Opening Night? Epic. ✅

5 stories in today’s edition 🏀

Oct. 22, 2025

Instant Classic In OKC: Shai rallies Thunder past Sengun, KD & Rockets in a double-OT duel

Night, Night: Luka makes Lakers history, but Steph steals the show with a Dubs dagger

Spurs at Mavs: Cooper Flagg debuts in Dallas against Wemby, Dylan Harper & San Antonio

Cavs at Knicks: Two East heavyweights clash at the World’s Most Famous Arena

Tonight On League Pass: Sixers-Celtics lead a 10-game Opening Week feast

BUT FIRST … ⏰

Now that the championship banner is flying high in OKC…

Twenty-four teams open their seasons tonight, headlined by ESPN’s first doubleheader of 2025-26.

In the East, elite talent takes center stage at MSG as the Cavali

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