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NBA opening night: three games to start the season
The October 20 schedule runs from an afternoon opener to a late Western Conference meeting. All times here are Eastern.
Opening night, league schedules, team storylines and a fresh season of basketball.
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The October 20 schedule runs from an afternoon opener to a late Western Conference meeting. All times here are Eastern.
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