NBA games on today, full TV schedule for Tuesday, October 20

The 2026-27 NBA season begins Tuesday with three games on the opening-night schedule. The Detroit Pistons visit the Boston Celtics in the afternoon before the Philadelphia 76ers face the New York Knicks . The Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs close out the night.

The Knicks begin their title defense at Madison Square Garden after winning the NBA championship last season. New York will hold its championship ring and banner ceremony at 6:30 p.m. ET before hosting Philadelphia at 7 p.m. ET.

All three games will air on NBC. The Thunder and Spurs meet in the final game of the night after facing each other in last season's Western Conference finals.

Detroit Pistons vs. Boston Celtics: Stream LIVE Here

The Celtics open their season at home against the Pistons in the first of three games on the NBA's opening night. Boston hosts Detroit at TD Garden, with national coverage on NBC.

Location: TD Garden, Boston, Massachusetts

Philadelphia 76ers vs. New York Knicks: Stream LIVE Here

The Knicks host the 76ers in their first game as defending NBA champions. New York's championship ring and banner ceremony is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. ET before the game at Madison Square Garden.

Location: Madison Square Garden, New York, New York

Oklahoma City Thunder vs. San Antonio Spurs: Stream LIVE Here

The Thunder visit the Spurs to close out the opening-night schedule. The teams meet again after their Western Conference finals matchup last season, with the game serving as the final contest of NBC's three-game NBA opener.

Location: Frost Bank Center, San Antonio, Texas

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