Receive the ring and raise the flag
The defending champion Denver Nuggets will receive their championship rings and raise their flag in front of their home fans at Ball Arena.
Last year was the first championship in team history.
In the NBA Finals, the Nuggets defeated the Miami Heat in five games.
Tonight, a full house of spectators will stand up to witness this historic moment.
LeBron stands on the edge of history
LeBron James once again stands on the edge of history.
The Kings only need to average 7.5 points per game this season to set a player’s record for the highest scoring average in 21 seasons.
The current record holder is Vince Carter.
Last season, LeBron averaged 28.9 points per game.
His lowest scoring average in an entire season was 20.9 points in his rookie year in 2003.
Nikola Jokic looks to continue dominance
Nuggets center Nikola Jokic should once again extend his long-standing dominance this season.
The two-time MVP averaged 24.5 points, 11.8 rebounds and 9.8 assists per game last season.
In the playoffs, the Serbian improved himself, improving all his per-game statistics while maintaining efficiency.
This year, Jokic is expected to win the MVP award for the third time in his illustrious career.
Welcome to NBA opening night!
Hello and welcome to our live coverage of NBA Opening Night, starting with a rematch of the 2023 Western Conference Finals between the Los Angeles Lakers and defending champion Denver Nuggets.
LeBron James enters his 21st season in the NBA as the new year approaches and he looks to avenge Los Angeles’ playoff sweep in the conference finals.
Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray and the Nuggets remain relatively unchanged and still have a championship-caliber roster.
Jokic looked unstoppable against the Lakers in the playoffs last season, averaging 27 points and a triple-double in four games.
Tonight, Anthony Davis and his big-man teammates can redeem themselves and make a statement on national television with a win.
Fans can tune in to the game on TNT, with the kickoff preview airing at 7:30 p.m. ET.