The NBA is back.
After a long offseason, the NBA returns for Opening Night on Tuesday, Oct. 18.
The two-game slate begins in Boston with the Celtics hosting the 76ers at 7:30 p.m. ET on TNT and it continues in San Francisco when the Warriors host the Lakers at 10:00 p.m. ET on TNT.
Golden State will receive its 2022 NBA championship rings on the Chase Center floor prior to tip-off against Los Angeles. You can tune in a bit early to see Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green and co. collect their new bling.
Following the ring ceremony, the Warriors will have to quickly shift their focus to the first game of the season where they will take on a fully healthy LeBron James and Anthony Davis duo. The Lakers will look to bounce back from a poor season last year where they missed the Play-In Tournament and playoffs completely.
Will Los Angeles send a message to the defending champions on Opening Night? Or will Golden State put its preseason turmoil aside and get back to business to open the season?
The Sporting News has you covered with all the information you need to tune into this matchup.
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Warriors vs. Lakers will air on TNT. Viewers can also stream the game on Watch TNT or Sling TV.
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Warriors vs. Lakers start time
- Date: Tuesday, Oct. 18
- Time: 10:00 p.m. ET | 7:00 p.m. PT
Warriors vs. Lakers will tip off around 10 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Oct. 18. The game will be played at Chase Center in San Francisco.
Warriors schedule 2022-23
Here are Golden State's first five games of the 2022-23 regular season:
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV channel |
| Oct. 18 | vs. Lakers | 10:00 p.m. | TNT |
| Oct. 21 | vs. Nuggets | 10:00 p.m. | ESPN |
| Oct. 23 | vs. Kings | 8:30 p.m. | — |
| Oct. 25 | at Suns | 10:00 p.m. | TNT |
| Oct. 27 | vs. Heat | 10:00 p.m. | NBA TV |
Lakers schedule 2022-23
Here are Los Angeles' first five games of the 2022-23 regular season:
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct. 18 | at Warriors | 10:00 p.m. | TNT |
| Oct. 20 | vs. Clippers | 10:00 p.m. | TNT |
| Oct. 23 | vs. Trail Blazers | 3:30 p.m. | — |
| Oct. 26 | at Nuggets | 10:00 p.m. | ESPN |
| Oct. 28 | at Timberwolves | 8:00 p.m. | — |
