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%
 
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Post#121 » by G R E Y » Tue Oct 21, 2025 11:48 pm

Rox O looking like it needs some seasoning still but it's early.

As I type KD transition bucket.

Still, OKC is a well oiled plug and play two way machine.
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Post#122 » by Marvin Martian » Tue Oct 21, 2025 11:48 pm

If Chet played like this OKC would have swept IND in the finals last year
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Post#123 » by Bornstellar » Tue Oct 21, 2025 11:49 pm

Rockets offense looks pretty bad so far
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Post#124 » by thelead » Tue Oct 21, 2025 11:50 pm

this is the crispiest 4k basketball feed I've ever seen. NBC putting ABC/ESPN to shame.
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Post#125 » by WestbrookGOATed » Tue Oct 21, 2025 11:50 pm

NBC is awesome so far. Feels weird hearing Mike Tirico call an NBA game.
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Post#126 » by Wallace_Wallace » Tue Oct 21, 2025 11:50 pm

G R E Y wrote:Rox O looking like it needs some seasoning still but it's early.

As I type KD transition bucket.

Still, OKC is a well oiled plug and play two way machine.


Even though it’s sloppy, the Rockets are consistently getting second chances while OKC so far is one and done.
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Post#127 » by bisme37 » Tue Oct 21, 2025 11:51 pm

thelead wrote:this is the crispiest 4k basketball feed I've ever seen. NBC putting ABC/ESPN to shame.


Yeah it looks super sharp and the crowd noise is great. Feels almost like being at the game.
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Post#128 » by G R E Y » Tue Oct 21, 2025 11:51 pm

Amen 3 has a lot of down to bring it up to release movement. Needs to eventually be less busy.
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Post#129 » by Doranku » Tue Oct 21, 2025 11:51 pm

Chet has quickly become one of my favorite players in the league. Bro's skillset is through the roof
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Post#130 » by cupcakesnake » Tue Oct 21, 2025 11:51 pm

Maybe Holmgren will shoot 100% the whole season.
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Post#131 » by thelead » Tue Oct 21, 2025 11:51 pm

bisme37 wrote:
thelead wrote:this is the crispiest 4k basketball feed I've ever seen. NBC putting ABC/ESPN to shame.


Yeah it looks super sharp and the crowd noise is great. Feels almost like being at the game.

I wish I had atmos speakers installed since I saw that they are mixing it for atmos too.
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Post#132 » by djsunyc » Tue Oct 21, 2025 11:52 pm

adams and sengun can't keep up with okc's speed.
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Post#133 » by BigDan245 » Tue Oct 21, 2025 11:52 pm

Amen is getting wasted playing zone defensively
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Post#134 » by G R E Y » Tue Oct 21, 2025 11:53 pm

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G R E Y wrote:Rox O looking like it needs some seasoning still but it's early.

As I type KD transition bucket.

Still, OKC is a well oiled plug and play two way machine.


Even though it’s sloppy, the Rockets are consistently getting second chances while OKC so far is one and done.

Good point. Feels like OKC is running away with it then you look at the score and Rox are finding windows of opportunity to keep scoring. Close game.
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Post#135 » by Marvin Martian » Tue Oct 21, 2025 11:53 pm

thelead wrote:this is the crispiest 4k basketball feed I've ever seen. NBC putting ABC/ESPN to shame.

Facts. ESPN/TNT streams are garbage in comparison. Feels like NBC was made for this
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Post#136 » by djsunyc » Tue Oct 21, 2025 11:53 pm

tirico/crawford/miller already have a rhythm going.
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Post#137 » by HardenGoat » Tue Oct 21, 2025 11:55 pm

djsunyc wrote:
HardenGoat wrote:Here we go. The challenger vs the champs. Interesting matchup. Will Durant be the X factor this year? Can Amen run point? We already know OKC is elite.


rockets will have to get a pg at some point this year.

That’s exactly what this looks like so far. Amen is being forced into a role right now. I think Sheppard is the long term solution if he keeps his defensive impact positive. They needed FVV though.
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Post#138 » by JujitsuFlip » Tue Oct 21, 2025 11:55 pm

Smith jr gonna have to go grab a seat.
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Post#139 » by RunOKC » Tue Oct 21, 2025 11:55 pm

Chet morphing into KD-lite

Also NBC is so much better than TNT/ESPN and I have no doubt Amazon will be too. Huge win for the league.
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Post#140 » by Wallace_Wallace » Tue Oct 21, 2025 11:56 pm

Sengun vs Holmgren is the key matchup tonight. I have a feeling Holmgren might tired battle Sengun’s low post game by the 4th.

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