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The NBA’s 2026-27 season kicks off with a global spectacle: the Boston Celtics and Detroit Pistons tip off on Oct. 20 at 3 PM ET — the first afternoon start in league history, designed to thrill international fans. Meanwhile, LeBron James faces his son Bronny in a Christmas Day showdown against the Lakers, adding heart to the high-stakes drama. The East is now loaded with elite talent, giving teams like the Sixers a prime schedule to stay healthy, while the Bucks’ post-Giannis era shows signs of diminished national spotlight with just two TV games all season.

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