What happened: The Detroit-Boston game is scheduled for the afternoon. Philadelphia visits New York before Oklahoma City visits San Antonio.
Why it matters: Boston and Detroit finished as the Eastern Conference's top two teams in 2025-26. Detroit's second straight playoff berth was its first back-to-back run since 2002-09.
By the numbers: Three games involve six teams: two Eastern Conference matchups and one Western Conference matchup.
What to watch: Training camp is the next checkpoint before the Oct. 20 opener.