NBA Opening Week features 3 of the league’s most anticipated matchups
NBA Opening Week Matchup 1. Philadelphia 76ers at Boston Celtics
October 18, 2022, at 7:30 p.m. EST on TNT
Fans in Philadelphia are anxious for the upcoming season. After a disappointing playoff exit, head coach Doc Rivers and his squad are equipped to make a comeback. Discussions that lingered behind the selfishness of their former starting point guard are in the past. It’s clear, that Ben Simmons is the past and James Harden is the present. An offseason with his new team has helped ‘the Beard’ earn trust from his teammates, making Philadelphia a threat to compete in the East.
Disappointment could also be used to describe the Celtics’ feelings towards last season’s championship effort. Their battle against the Warriors sent the team home with something to think about during the summertime. An offseason to work off lingering hard feelings has given Boston strength that they plan to use in the upcoming season.
Opening night will answer questions both fanbases have concerning their rosters. For Boston, spectators will focus on Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. In 2021, the dynamic scoring tandem averaged more than 45 points a night. In Philadelphia, fans will see if Tyrese Maxey is a consistent player. His 17.5 points per night average during his sophomore season was impressive – leaving spectators with a desire to see more.
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Opening day is exciting for organizations and their fans. A chance to improve on results from the prior year motivates players to perform at new peaks. An impressive opening lineup makes this year’s NBA tip-off one to watch.