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COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - The 2026-27 NBA regular season will begin Tuesday, Oct. 20 with a tripleheader on NBC and Peacock, according to the NBA.
The opening night slate features three matchups. The Boston Celtics will face the Detroit Pistons — the East’s top two teams from the 2025-26 regular season.
> The 2026-27 NBA regular season will tip off on Tuesday, Oct. 20 with an NBC/Peacock tripleheader.• Celtics @ Pistons: The East’s top two teams in the 2025-26 regular season
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