What happened: Philadelphia draws the 7 p.m. ET slot in NBC's opening-day tripleheader. The game also streams on Peacock.

Why it matters: Philadelphia enters the season with Jaylen Brown and LeBron James alongside Joel Embiid. Tyrese Maxey follows an All-NBA campaign into opening night.

What to watch: Results from the opener set the early rotation and availability picture. Philadelphia's next scheduled action will clarify the starting group.