Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s 20-point game streak comes to an end, the Sixers are rolling and much more
Oct 23, 2026, 7:14 PM UTC
The 2026-27 NBA season is here.
The Boston Celtics blew a big lead Tuesday afternoon to open the year 0-1. The Philadelphia 76ers have knocked off last year’s Eastern Conference champs and runner-ups in three days. Tyrese Haliburton dropped 23 points and 12 assists in his return to action. And the Lakers opened the season [by blowing out the Warriors](/lakers-scores-results/127638/lakers-vs-warriors-recap-box-score-stats-final-austin-reaves-walker-kessler-luka-doncic) and helping make [Yaxel Lendeborg’s rookie debut a memorable one](/lakers-analysis/127641/lakers-warriors-recap-luka-doncic-yaxel-lendeborg-highlights-stats).
Here are some of the best stories of the opening week of the season as well as key news you may have missed.
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