Tuesday 10/21 Opening Night NBA Game Thread!

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Who wins the big opening night games?

Rockets
37
19%
@ Thunder
64
34%
Warriors
57
30%
@ Lakers
33
17%
 
Total votes: 191

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Post#81 » by 10DayContract » Tue Oct 21, 2025 11:27 pm

This is already waaaaaayyyy better than ESPN/ABC.
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Post#82 » by djsunyc » Tue Oct 21, 2025 11:28 pm

will be interesting to see how they broadcast halftime - will they give the panel ample time or will they go ad heavy like espn? and will they be fishing for rabid hot takes or actually talk calm and reasonable?
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Post#83 » by Sign5 » Tue Oct 21, 2025 11:29 pm

Damn did they have to have ringless trio Melo, Vince and T-Mac interviewing guys that just got a ring lol.
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Post#84 » by TheGOATRises007 » Tue Oct 21, 2025 11:29 pm

djsunyc wrote:i missed you maria taylor. you make me feel things. good lord.


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Post#85 » by Wolfgang630 » Tue Oct 21, 2025 11:29 pm

djsunyc wrote:will be interesting to see how they broadcast halftime - will they give the panel ample time or will they go ad heavy like espn? and will they be fishing for rabid hot takes or actually talk calm and reasonable?

We’re getting MJ interview today
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Post#86 » by CelticSooner » Tue Oct 21, 2025 11:32 pm

Thanks for making me feel old. Now cue up Roundball Rock.
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Post#87 » by djsunyc » Tue Oct 21, 2025 11:32 pm

ok using rakim? love it.
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Post#88 » by Memories » Tue Oct 21, 2025 11:34 pm

Jeez they make me feel old.

But awesome that they brought back the theme. NBA on NBC has always felt right.
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Post#89 » by djsunyc » Tue Oct 21, 2025 11:34 pm

it's crazy how this song really changes the entire vibe of stuff.
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Post#90 » by Patches Perry » Tue Oct 21, 2025 11:34 pm

Lfgggggg
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Post#91 » by Marvin Martian » Tue Oct 21, 2025 11:34 pm

NBC coverage is good as far. Unfortunately, they have Miller on the call
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Post#92 » by IG2 » Tue Oct 21, 2025 11:35 pm

The theme still totally hits
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Post#93 » by Wolfgang630 » Tue Oct 21, 2025 11:35 pm

Omg I have so much chills from the music. I almost cried remembering when I was a child watching this
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Post#94 » by iggymcfrack » Tue Oct 21, 2025 11:36 pm

Absolutely loving the NBC presentation so far! They’re doing a really good job of trying to get you hyped for the actual game instead of just a bunch of random nonsense.
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Post#95 » by djsunyc » Tue Oct 21, 2025 11:36 pm

is there a present day new era bill walton commentating somewhere? we need that type of flavor to lighten things up over a long season.
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Post#96 » by NYPiston » Tue Oct 21, 2025 11:36 pm

I don't even care about the NBC crew, hearing that song brings it all back for me in an amazing way
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Post#97 » by Wolfgang630 » Tue Oct 21, 2025 11:37 pm

djsunyc wrote:is there a present day new era bill walton commentating somewhere? we need that type of flavor to lighten things up over a long season.

For real. I miss a Bill Walton type of personality
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Post#98 » by Rainwater » Tue Oct 21, 2025 11:37 pm

Tears in my eyes hearing that music not even going lie. NBC making grown men cry, memories of my childhood.
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Post#99 » by JujitsuFlip » Tue Oct 21, 2025 11:38 pm

Jumbo line-up for the Rockets!
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Post#100 » by MoneyTalks41890 » Tue Oct 21, 2025 11:39 pm

Love the cheer for Adams and the loud sustained Durant boo

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