NBA reveals opening night and Christmas fixtures

The NBA season tips off on October 21st, with the reigning champion Oklahoma City Thunder receiving their rings, as is tradition, against the Houston Rockets.

The marquee matchup of opening night, however, will be the Lakers vs. Warriors clash in Los Angeles, pitting LeBron James and Luka Dončić against Steph Curry.

As the NBA gears up for the 2025-26 season, fans are buzzing with anticipation following the announcement of the Opening Night schedule.

The league's doubleheader to launch the season features two Western Conference matchups: the Houston Rockets vs. the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Golden State Warriors vs. the Los Angeles Lakers.

Oklahoma City the defending champion Thunder will raise their 2025 championship banner with the return of Kevin Durant.

Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Houston Rockets

Los Angeles Lakers vs. Golden State Warriors

Shams Charania also revealed the Christmas Day game schedule, a significant date for NBA fans.

This year, however, Nigerian Freak Giannis Antetokounmpo will not feature as the Milwaukee Bucks will not be playing.

This year’s Christmas schedule showcases Western Conference dominance with eight teams.

The Cleveland Cavaliers taking on the New York Knicks then the Thunder host the San Antonio Spurs.

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The Houston Rockets visiting the Los Angeles Lakers then the Dallas Mavericks at the Golden State Warriors wrapped up by the Minnesota Timberwolves against the Denver Nuggets.

Knicks vs. Cavaliers

Thunder vs. Spurs

Lakers vs. Rockets

Warriors vs. Mavericks

Nuggets vs. Timberwolves