The defending NBA champion Thunder take on one of their biggest adversaries in the Western Conference, as Oklahoma City will raise a banner before facing Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets on opening night. Follow along below for live updates and analysis from before the opening tip through the final whistle.

Here is everything you need to know about watching NBA games during the 2025-26 season, including the new weekly national TV and streaming schedule.

The "Tap to Watch” initiative provides fans direct access to live national and local games, including on all broadcast partners.

Coverage of the NBA is going to look a little different with the start of the 2025-26 season, and finding each game may present a bit of a challenge.