Tuesday 10/21 Opening Night NBA Game Thread!

TheGOATRises007 · Post #61 » by **TheGOATRises007** » Tue Oct 21, 2025 10:49 pm

NyKnicks1714 wrote:These first 18 minutes of NBC's coverage have been about as bad as they could be.

What did you expect?

People just complain to complain nowadays.

It's been fine besides the audio issues to me.

Post #62 » by **MoneyTalks41890** » Tue Oct 21, 2025 10:50 pm

Yeah I’m ready for something different I’m open to NBC ironing out the bumps

Wolves21 · Post #63 » by **Wolves21** » Tue Oct 21, 2025 10:51 pm

I like the chemistry so far from the new NBA on NBC crew but wonder why those three where picked ? all are HOF but none won a ring or even got there teams to the finals.

Maybe it's just me but on any pre,post or in game calling I want a former champion speaking.

Post #64 » by **bisme37** » Tue Oct 21, 2025 10:52 pm

I like the upbeat mood and the fact that they are talking about the teams and players instead of themselves and their personal grievances.

Post #65 » by **MoneyTalks41890** » Tue Oct 21, 2025 10:54 pm

I still have high hopes for Jabari. Too many tools not to succeed.

NyKnicks1714 · Post #66 » by **NyKnicks1714** » Tue Oct 21, 2025 10:56 pm

TheGOATRises007 wrote:
NyKnicks1714 wrote:These first 18 minutes of NBC's coverage have been about as bad as they could be.

What did you expect?

People just complain to complain nowadays.

It's been fine besides the audio issues to me.

The audio issues, uninteresting commentary, an interview with Shai/Jdub/Chet where they spend most of the time talking about pre-game outfits, which transitions into the crew talking about their own. I'm not saying it's indicative of what it will be, but bad start.

rilamann · Post #67 » by **rilamann** » Tue Oct 21, 2025 11:01 pm

They should have a segment every week that is about 5-10 minutes of Jordan just roasting Tmac & Melo for being losers.

meekrab · Post #68 » by **meekrab** » Tue Oct 21, 2025 11:02 pm

Crawford looks like his luggage got lost and he had to borrow a friend's suit.

Post #69 » by **MoneyTalks41890** » Tue Oct 21, 2025 11:04 pm

meekrab wrote:Crawford looks like his luggage got lost and he had to borrow a friend's suit.

Was just coming to say his loose tie is bothering me.

Didn’t think the fit was too bad otherwise.

IG2 · Post #70 » by **IG2** » Tue Oct 21, 2025 11:04 pm

Ewww NBC signed Reggie Miller. So he's gonna be on their A commentary team and will be calling the biggest games of the year ugh

Wolfgang630 · Post #71 » by **Wolfgang630** » Tue Oct 21, 2025 11:06 pm

Melo is saying KD will have more P/A/R than Luka or only in this game? Because no way in frozen hell will he have more points, rebounds and assists than Luka

LAvision · Post #72 » by **LAvision** » Tue Oct 21, 2025 11:09 pm

The amount of gambling placement had me turn it off. Jesus

thelead · Post #73 » by **thelead** » Tue Oct 21, 2025 11:11 pm

gambling ad, gambling spot before getting back to the hosts, talk about basketball, talk about the gambling angle, back to gambling ads...

It's not an NBC or NBA problem per se... It's a whole sports epidemic.

IG2 · Post #74 » by **IG2** » Tue Oct 21, 2025 11:15 pm

Refreshing to be able to hear the actual crowd noise. TNT would routinely lower the crowd volume to make their announcers' voice more prominent.

Wolfgang630 · Post #75 » by **Wolfgang630** » Tue Oct 21, 2025 11:21 pm

Free Throw Alexander

guynumber45 · Post #76 » by **guynumber45** » Tue Oct 21, 2025 11:22 pm

Outside the free throw merchant stuff, Shai is such a likeable dude.

Post #77 » by **bisme37** » Tue Oct 21, 2025 11:23 pm

I just remembered a year ago when the Celtics' banner started rising up to the rafters and TNT went to commercial instead of showing it lol

Post #78 » by **MoneyTalks41890** » Tue Oct 21, 2025 11:24 pm

I’m just glad Caruso got a real ring.

GameOver25 · Post #79 » by **GameOver25** » Tue Oct 21, 2025 11:25 pm

Respect OKC on that Larry O'Brien Trophy :nod:

djsunyc · Post #80 » by **djsunyc** » Tue Oct 21, 2025 11:26 pm

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

Who wins the big opening night games?