The NBA opened its 2026-27 season on October 20 with a three-game slate on NBC and Peacock: Celtics at Pistons, 76ers at Knicks, and Thunder at Spurs. San Antonio and Oklahoma City open as co-title favorites at plus 270, with Victor Wembanyama the MVP favorite at plus 205. The league confirmed the NBA Cup final will be played at Hinkle Fieldhouse on December 11. Opening night produced 78 three-pointers across the three games, above the 74 to 75 DraftKings expected, though no result has yet shifted the title or MVP markets.