Cunningham hits Collins with no-look assist on tip-off night

NBC and Peacock carry the preseason opener

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 2h1 min read

Cade Cunningham drops the DIRTY no-look assist to John Collins! 📺 NBA Tip-Off on NBC & Peacock https://t.co/mqPPckk Via @NBAonNBC on X

What happened: Cade Cunningham set up John Collins with a no-look assist during NBA Tip-Off on Oct. 20. The exchange aired as part of the league's opening broadcast showcase on NBC and Peacock.

Why it matters: The connection offers an early look at Cunningham's playmaking alongside Collins entering the 2026-27 season. National tip-off games put new pairings under wider attention before opening week.

What to watch: Both players continue through the preseason schedule ahead of opening week.

Sources

@NBAonNBC 2026-10-20T19:24:21.415758+00:00

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