Brooklyn at Orlando 7:00 PM ET
Expectations are rising for the Orlando Magic.
Philadelphia at Toronto 7:00 PM ET
The Philadelphia 76ers repeat the mission of attempting to win without All-Stars Joel Embiid and Paul George when they visit the short-handed Toronto Raptors on Friday night.
Charlotte at Atlanta 7:30 PM ET
No. 1 overall pick Zaccharie Risacher will attempt to get more involved offensively when the Atlanta Hawks collide with the visiting Charlotte Hornets on Friday night.
Detroit at Cleveland 7:30 PM ET
J.B. Bickerstaff's return to Cleveland comes early on the NBA schedule.
Indiana at New York 7:30 PM ET
The New York Knicks responded to a seven-game loss to the Indiana Pacers in last spring's Eastern Conference semifinals by going all-in while pursuing the team's first NBA championship in more than 50 years.
Memphis at Houston 8:00 PM ET
Memphis guard Ja Morant proved the anticipation over his return to the Grizzlies was justified in the season opener on Wednesday.
Chicago at Milwaukee 8:00 PM ET
A pair of Central Division foes with varying expectations meet on Friday as the Milwaukee Bucks host the Chicago Bulls.
Golden State at Utah 9:30 PM ET
The Golden State Warriors seek to ride the momentum of a record-breaking opener when they go for a second consecutive season-opening road win against the Utah Jazz on Friday night in Salt Lake City.
Phoenix at L.A. Lakers 10:00 PM ET
Longtime Pacific Division counterparts renew their rivalry for the first time in the 2024-25 season on Friday when the Los Angeles Lakers host the Phoenix Suns.
New Orleans at Portland 10:00 PM ET
The New Orleans Pelicans will get one star back Friday night but another will be out for an indefinite period as they open a two-game set against the host Portland Trail Blazers.