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Opening night in New York had everything — LeBron James suiting up for Philadelphia in his record twenty-fourth NBA season, and the Sixers making sure the Knicks' championship banner night ended with a loss. Philadelphia rallied late, sending a clear message that this new-look roster isn't just a storyline, it's a legitimate threat in the East.
Speaking of storylines, things got physical fast between Oklahoma City and San Antonio. De'Aaron Fox threw Chet Holmgren to the floor and the benches erupted — Jalen Williams, Jaylin Williams, and Victor Wembanyama all getting involved. The Thunder and Spurs are supposed to be two of the West's premier teams this season, and they wasted no time reminding everyone they genuinely do not like each other.
Out in Golden State, there's cautious optimism around Steph Curry after a positive injury update coming out of the Warriors' camp. But it's not all good news — Brandin Podziemski is dealing with his own issue and is unlikely to suit up when Golden State hosts the Lakers. A banged-up Warriors roster trying to stay afloat without Jimmy Butler is a situation worth watching closely.
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