After an emotional Opening Night, the NBA is set to kick off its season in earnest with 12 exciting matchups tonight. Eyes will be particularly focused on the duel between Victor Wembanyama and Cooper Flagg, alongside a significant Eastern Conference clash between Cleveland and New York. Here’s the full lineup!
NBA Schedule for Tonight
- 1:00 AM: Knicks vs. Cavaliers
- 1:00 AM: Hornets vs. Nets
- 1:00 AM: Magic vs. Heat
- 1:30 AM: Hawks vs. Raptors
- 1:30 AM: Celtics vs. 76ers
- 2:00 AM: Bulls vs. Pistons
- 2:00 AM: Grizzlies vs. Pelicans
- 2:00 AM: Bucks vs. Wizards
- 3:00 AM: Jazz vs. Clippers
- 3:30 AM: Mavericks vs. Spurs
- 4:00 AM: Suns vs. Kings
- 4:00 AM: Blazers vs. Timberwolves
Must-Watch Matchups: Knicks vs. Cavaliers and Mavericks vs. Spurs
New York and Cleveland have emerged as two major contenders in the Eastern Conference this season. The Knicks came close to reaching the NBA Finals last year, while the Cavaliers enjoyed a remarkable regular season, securing 64 victories. The clash at Madison Square Garden promises to be thrilling, despite notable absences including Josh Hart, Mitchell Robinson, and likely Karl-Anthony Towns for the Knicks, along with Darius Garland and Max Strus for the Cavaliers.
Following this encounter in New York, attention will shift to Texas for the rivalry between the Dallas Mavericks and San Antonio Spurs. This matchup features high aspirations on both sides, highlighted by the faceoff between the rising star Victor Wembanyama and the top pick of the 2025 Draft, Cooper Flagg. This is a game you won’t want to miss!
French Players to Watch
- Zaccharie Risacher (Hawks vs. Raptors)
- Nolan Traoré, Tidjane Salaün, and Moussa Diabaté (Hornets vs. Nets)
- Noa Essengue (Bulls vs. Pistons)
- Nico Batum (Jazz vs. Clippers)
- Rudy Gobert, Joan Beringer, Rayan Rupert, and Sidy Cissoko (Blazers vs. Timberwolves)
- Guerschon Yabusele, Pacôme Dadiet, and Mo Diawara (Knicks vs. Cavaliers)
- Noah Penda (Magic vs. Heat)
- Max Raynaud (Suns vs. Kings)
- Victor Wembanyama (Mavericks vs. Spurs)
Check here for the injury report for tonight’s games!
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