NBA Fans Rejoice During NBC’s Impressive Return to Basketball: ‘How Are We Ever Supposed to Go Back?’

Ahmad Austin Jr. Oct 22nd, 2025, 10:26 am

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NBC was widely praised for its presentation of the NBA’s opening night as the network returned to broadcasting games for the first time in decades.

After months of anticipation following a tumultuous NBA media rights negotiation process , the NBA finally returned to NBC on Tuesday night. The first game of the season was between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Houston Rockets; and that game was followed up by the Los Angeles Lakers and the Golden State Warriors.

Hours before the game, the stage was set with a video encapsulating what the network would be bringing to the table: a hint of nostalgia while still celebrating the st

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