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Best NBA games on Thursday, October 8, 2026

Thursday, October 8, 2026 · 6 games · times ET

Updated Tue, Nov 10, 10:49 AM EST

The slate

  1. BostonCeltics1-0124
    ClevelandCavaliers0-1113

    Final · Local TV · League Pass

    Two East heavyweights open the season looking to stake an early claim up top.

  2. New OrleansPelicans1-1118
    MiamiHeat2-0128

    Final · Local TV · League Pass

    Season opener with the Pelicans and Heat both looking to set the tone early.

  3. Philadelphia76ers1-1108
    BrooklynNets2-0114

    Final · Local TV · League Pass

    Season opener for both, and the Sixers get a soft landing against a rebuilding Nets squad.

  4. WashingtonWizards1-0111
    New YorkKnicks0-2109

    Final · NBA TV

    Knicks open their season under the lights with the rebuilding Wizards in town.

  5. AtlantaHawks1-1123
    San AntonioSpurs0-1116

    Final · Local TV · League Pass

    Wembanyama's first real test comes early as the Hawks roll into San Antonio.

  6. SacramentoKings0-2110
    Los AngelesLakers2-1114

    Final · ESPN2

    Opening night under the lights as the Kings test the Lakers on national TV.

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