The NBA season started with the number one and two seeds from last season, the Detroit Pistons and Boston Celtics facing off.
The new-look Philadelphia 76ers faced the defending-champion New York Knicks, and the Western Conference Finals rematch, last year's Oklahoma City Thunder versus the San Antonio Spurs.
Here are all the big talking points from opening night.
LeBron James and Jaylen Brown both productive in 76ers debut
James had a strong outing in the start of his 24th season and his first with the 76ers, with 14 points, 9 rebounds, and 7 assists, plus a steal and a block in 34 minutes.
Even in new colours, he looked super comfortable, with much of the offence running through him; he gelled well with the other 76ers stars, making it easier for them to get going. It took him a bit to get going, but once the second half started, it looked easy for him.
Brown picked up right where he left off last season, contributing across the board with 19 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists in 35 minutes.
Brown took over in the third quarter, scoring 10 points and dishing out 5 assists as the team outscored the Knicks by 11 in the quarter. He was also strong on defence in the second half, guarding Jalen Brunson most of the time and holding him to just 6 points.
Knicks fall short on ring ceremony night
A fun night for Knicks fans and players didn't end as planned; they received their championship rings and raised the championship banner for the first time in 53 years. They looked strong in the first half, ending it with a 4-point lead.
Karl-Anthony Towns struggled with early foul trouble, but that didn't stop the Knicks, as new recruit Andre Drummond dominated with a first-half double-double, including 6 offensive rebounds.
However, a third-quarter collapse saw them score only 18 points and be outscored by 11, with the Knicks unable to regain the lead back. Falling short losing 100-106.
Shai dominant as Thunder win comfortably
After a close Game 7 loss to the Spurs in the Conference Finals last year, the Thunder were eager for revenge, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was electric, helping lead the Thunder to a 116-104 win with 32 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 steals, and 3 blocks.
He looked poised, knocking down all kinds of circus shots and creating open looks for his teammates. He helped Jared McCain dominate tying his career high with six threes, while having a box plus-minus of 20.
They looked unbeatable in the first half, building a 26-point lead and hitting 10/14 from three; the Spurs clawed back slowly in the third quarter, but it wasn't enough to erase the deficit.
Wemby struggles on the offensive end
After losing the Finals last year and coming third in MVP voting, Victor Wembanyama was ready to come out of the gate fast, but unfortunately failed to do so.
Wemby Couldn't buy a field goal, finishing with 12 points on 1/13 shooting and 10/12 from the free-throw line, with his first and only field goal coming in the third quarter.
The good news for Wemby is that he thrives on defence, and he did, finishing with 6 blocks and making it hard for the Thunder to get easy shots inside.
Paul George winds back the clock
Paul George made his Celtics debut, and made it look easy. He had 38 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists, and 5 steals in only 31 minutes of action, the most points in a Celtics debut.
After the Celtics traded away Jaylen Brown for Paul George, we didn't know what Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum's chemistry with the team would be like. But after just one game with Paul George, they meshed well, with Tatum finishing with 11 assists.
Despite George's performance, Tatum struggled with his shooting, and the Celtics choked a 22-point lead to Cade Cunningham and the Pistons.
A fun opening night in the NBA, with plenty of stories, rivalries, and a fun season ahead.
