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The NBA revealed today the schedule for the opening week, with great matches taking place.

On October 16th, the Boston Celtics will host the Philadelphia 76ers, while the Oklahoma City Thunder will travel to Oakland to face the defending champions, the Golden State Warriors, who will receive their championship rings and unveil the banner for their 2018 NBA title prior to the opening tip.

One day later, the number one pick of the 2018 NBA Draft, Deandre Ayton, and the Phoenix Suns will play against number three pick, Luka Doncic, and the Dallas Mavericks.

LeBron James will make his debut with the Los Angeles Lakers on October 18th, when the Lakers will visit the Portland Trail Blazers.

Here is the schedule of the opening week:

Tuesday, Oct. 16

Sixers vs. Celtics 

Thunder vs. Warriors 

Wednesday, Oct. 17

Pelicans vs. Rockets 

Mavericks vs. Suns 

Thursday, Oct. 18

Bulls vs. Sixers 

Lakers vs. Trail Blazers 

Friday, Oct. 19

Celtics vs. Raptors 

Warriors vs. Jazz 

Saturday, Oct. 20

Raptors vs. Wizards 

Rockets vs. Lakers 

Sunday, Oct. 21

Rockets vs. Clippers