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Apr 17, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) against the Phoenix Suns during the play-in rounds of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
The matchup won't have the same feel to it when Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors take on a Los Angeles Lakers squad without LeBron James on Oct. 21 in L.A.
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The new-look Miami Heat, led by Giannis Antetokounmpo, will take on the Minnesota Timberwolves on Oct. 21 in Miami.
Oklahoma City's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) and San Antonio's Victor Wembanyama (1) fight for position during Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals in the NBA playoffs between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the San Antonio Spurs at Paycom Center in Oklaho
Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs will take on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder on Oct. 20 in San Antonio. The Spurs dominated the matchup last season, in both the regular season and the playoffs.
Jan 3, 2026; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) drives past Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (0) in the first quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images
Jalen Brunson, left, and the New York Knicks will raise their first banner in Madison Square Garden in 53 years and receive their rings before a game against LeBron James and the Philadelphia 76ers on Oct. 20 in New York.
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