What happened: Philadelphia visits New York in the Eastern matchup. Oklahoma City travels to San Antonio for the Western half of the doubleheader.
Why it matters: New York and Philadelphia meet after an East semifinal, while San Antonio and Oklahoma City renew a seven-game West finals matchup. The pairings give recent postseason opponents an immediate test to open 2026-27.
By the numbers: New York swept Philadelphia 4-0 in the 2026 East semifinals. San Antonio eliminated Oklahoma City 4-3 in the West finals.
What to watch: The full 2026-27 schedule will establish tip times and the rest of opening week.