Put away the preseason odds and predictions. The 2021-22 NBA season has officially arrived.
After receiving their 2021 championship rings, the Bucks kicked off their pursuit of back-to-back titles by defeating the Nets on Tuesday night. Two-time NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo led Milwaukee with a team-high 32 points, 14 rebounds and seven assists to the delight of the Fiserv Forum crowd.
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Over in Los Angeles, the Warriors took down a new-look Lakers team, as six different Golden State players hit double-figures in the scoring department. Stephen Curry struggled from the field, but he finished with his first triple-double (21 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists) since 2016.
Now, the new campaign will begin in earnest with an 11-game slate on Wednesday night. Here’s everything you need to know about watching the start of the 2021-22 regular season.
NBA schedule for 2021-22 regular season
The schedule below includes the first regular-season game for every NBA team.
Tuesday, Oct. 19
| Game |
| Bucks 127, Nets 104 |
| Warriors 121, Lakers 114 |
Wednesday, Oct. 20
| Game | Time (ET) | National TV |
| Pacers vs. Hornets | 7 p.m. | — |
| Bulls vs. Pistons | 7 p.m. | — |
| Celtics vs. Knicks | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN |
| Wizards vs. Raptors | 7:30 p.m. | — |
| Cavaliers vs. Grizzlies | 8 p.m. | — |
| Rockets vs. Timberwolves | 8 p.m. | — |
| 76ers vs. Pelicans | 8 p.m. | — |
| Magic vs. Spurs | 8:30 p.m. | — |
| Thunder vs. Jazz | 9 p.m. | — |
| Nuggets vs. Suns | 10 p.m. | ESPN |
| Kings vs. Trail Blazers | 10 p.m. | — |
Thursday, Oct. 21
| Game | Time (ET) | National TV |
| Mavericks vs. Hawks | 7:30 p.m. | TNT |
| Bucks vs. Heat | 8 p.m. | — |
| Clippers vs. Warriors | 10 p.m. | TNT |
How to watch NBA games 2021-22
NBA regular-season games will once again be spread across ABC, ESPN, NBA TV and TNT. You can stream games on Watch ESPN and Watch TNT, both available on desktop and by downloading the mobile apps. You can also stream games via NBA League Pass or fuboTV, which offers a free trial.
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