Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to Headline NBA’s 2025-26 Opening Night Doubleheader
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The 2025-26 NBA season is set to tip off on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, with a compelling doubleheader broadcast on NBA and Peacock. The highly anticipated schedule features a rematch of last season’s championship, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leading the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder against the Houston Rockets at 7:30 PM Eastern Time.
Championship Rematch Kicks Off New Season
The opening night matchup between the Thunder and Rockets promises to be a marquee event, showcasing Gilgeous-Alexander’s continued dominance. Following the Thunder-Rockets contest, the Los Angeles Lakers will host the Golden State Warriors at 10:00 PM ET, completing the first night of the American Express NBA Tipoff 2025. This doubleheader is designed to immediately capture the attention of basketball fans as the league embarks on a new season.
Full Team Rosters Revealed for Opening Night
Alongside the announcement of the opening night schedule, the league has released the rosters for all 30 teams participating in the inaugural games. The teams are organized by division as follows:
Atlantic Division:
- Boston Celtics
- Brooklyn Nets
- New York Knicks
- Philadelphia 76ers
- Toronto Raptors
Central Division:
- Chicago Bulls
- Cleveland Cavaliers
- Detroit Pistons
- Indiana Pacers
- Milwaukee Bucks
Southeast Division:
- Atlanta Hawks
- Charlotte Hornets
- Miami Heat
- Orlando Magic
- Washington Wizards
Northwest Division:
- Denver Nuggets
- Minnesota Timberwolves
- Oklahoma City Thunder
- Portland Trail Blazers
- Utah Jazz
Pacific Division:
- Golden State Warriors
- LA Clippers
- Los Angeles Lakers
- Phoenix Suns
- Sacramento Kings
Southwest Division:
- Dallas Mavericks
- Houston Rockets
- Memphis Grizzlies
- New Orleans Pelicans
- San Antonio Spurs
The release of these rosters provides fans with a comprehensive overview of the teams gearing up for the 2025-26 season. The league anticipates a highly competitive year, building on the excitement generated by last season’s championship run by the Oklahoma City Thunder.
The 2025-26 NBA season promises a thrilling start, setting the stage for what is expected to be a captivating year of basketball action.
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