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While there were only two games on opening night, there was still more than enough star power on display in Oklahoma and southern California to keep fans glued to their screens; Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry, and Luka Doncic starting the season as four of the top faces of the league.

The Phoenix Suns were a bit jet-lagged, it first appeared. Those who played certainly were not. Several key members sat out for the preseason finale against the Lakers. It was, at the very least, a great chance for young guys and fringe guys to showcase their skills and make a case for minutes or a roster spot.

From Matchday 3 in the UEFA Champions League to managerial moves and World Series preparation in MLB, headlines are aplenty away from the hardwood. But the double-overtime classic featuring the reigning NBA champions stole the show last night, and we can't possibly start anywhere else but there.

Over the past few weeks, we’ve been examining projections for all 30 NBA teams for the 2025/26 season, publishing polls