On October 24, Beijing time, the NBA regular season will continue, and the league has scheduled 10 games. The Nets played the Hawks away, and Choi Yong-hee traveled to Atlanta with the team and is expected to make his regular season career debut. The Clippers kicked off their home opener, with Harden facing off against the Suns' Big Three. Warriors away against the Trail Blazers, can Curry get the first win of the new season, and how will Lee Kyle and other new signings perform?
7:00: Pacers vs. Pistons
The Pacers unexpectedly reached the Eastern Conference finals last season, and they are also the league's highest scoring team per game, averaging 123.3 points per game. Siakam, Haliburton and Turner will be looking to lead the team further. The Pistons, who won just 14 games last season, fired coach Monty and appointed Bickerstaff as their new head coach. Tobias Harris is back with the Pistons, and they have also brought in veterans like Malik Beasley and Tim Hardaway Jr. to help Cunningham and Ivey.
In terms of injuries, the Pacers' Isaiah Jackson is doubtful, and the Pistons' Osar Thompson and Clint are out. ESPN predicts a win percentage of 59.6% for the Pacers and 40.4% for the Pistons.
7:30 a.m.: Nets vs. Hawks
The Nets want Thomas to be the main scorer and expect Simmons to stay healthy. Domestic media people revealed that Choi Yong-hee will temporarily go to Atlanta with the team and report to the Development League later. In theory, Choi still has a chance to make his regular season career debut in this game. The Hawks have been regressing defensively in recent years, and it is unknown whether they can strengthen their defense by trading Murray for Daniels and Nance Jr. in the offseason.
In terms of injuries, the Nets' Bojan, Sharpe, and Watford are absent. The Eagles' Cody Zeller, Lundy, Bavkin, Barlow are out. ESPN predicts a win percentage: 38.6% for the Nets and 61.4% for the Hawks.
7:30 a.m.: Magic vs. Heat
This year marks the 35th anniversary of the Florida derby, and the two teams have met 143 times in history, with the Heat holding an 82-61 advantage. The Heat lost Caleb Martin in the offseason, signed Burks, and drafted interior Weir in the first round. The team will continue to build around Butler, Bam Adebayo and Herro. The Magic just finished a 47-win season and spent $652 million in the offseason to re-sign multiple players and sign Pope and Joseph. Banchero and Wagner Jr. are at the heart of the Magic's move forward.
In terms of injuries, the Magic are all healthy, and the Heat's Richardson is out. ESPN predicts a win percentage in this game: 37.2% for the Magic and 62.8% for the Heat.
7:30 a.m.: Bucks vs. 76ers
The Bucks and 76ers met in the opener for the third year in a row, but this time both sides were missing some star players. The Bucks' Middleton also needs to recover from ankle surgery, with the 76ers' Embiid and George both sidelined with knee injuries, with Embiid likely to miss the first three games. Both the 76ers and the Bucks were eliminated in the first round last season, with the 76ers eliminated by the Knicks and the Bucks beaten by the Pacers. Not long ago, he even bluntly said that if the Bucks can't win the championship this year, he himself may be traded.
In terms of injuries, the Bucks' Middleton is out, and Antetokounmpo is likely to play. The 76ers' Embiid and George are out. ESPN predicts a win percentage: 58.7% for the Bucks and 41.3% for the 76ers.
7:30 a.m.: Cavaliers vs. Raptors
Injuries are a major concern for both teams, with the Cavaliers' Strus out for at least six weeks with an ankle injury and the Raptors' Barrett suffering from a shoulder injury. Last season, the Cavaliers were hampered by injuries, with Garland, Mitchell, Mobley and Allen playing in just 28 games at the same time. The same goes for the Raptors, with Barnes missing the final 22 games with a broken metacarpal and Poeltl missing the final 21 games with a fractured little finger. Barnes, Barrett, Poeltl and Quickley have only been able to play together in 14 games.
In this game, the Cavaliers' Strus was absent, and the Raptors' Barrett, Bruce Brown, Olynyk, and Walter were absent. ESPN predicts a win rate of 69.9% for the Cavaliers and 30.1% for the Raptors.
8:00: Hornets vs Rockets
LaMelo Ball and Miller became the young duo of the Hornets, but sadly Mark Williams has been battling injuries. The Rockets have just completed contract extensions with Green and Shin Kyoto. The Rockets won 11 straight games in the final stages of last season, and if they can maintain that pace, they will have a chance to make the playoffs in the new season, even in the competitive West. The addition of Tanhua Shepard will help the Rockets improve their outside firepower, and the growth of several other young people is also worth paying attention to.
In terms of injuries, the Hornets' Jeffries and Mark Williams are out, and Josh Green is doubtful; Rockets' Adams is doubtful. ESPN predicts a win rate of 30.9% for the Hornets and 69.1% for the Rockets.
8:00: Bulls vs. Pelicans
The Pelicans traded for Murray, the Bulls traded for Giddey, and both teams made some changes to their lineups. Although Ingram and LaVine were not sent out, the two may not play on their respective teams until the end of the season, and there is some uncertainty for both the Bulls and Pelicans. One of the big positives for the Bulls is Lonzo Ball's return from injury.
In terms of injuries, the Bulls are all healthy, the Pelicans' Murphy is out, and Zion, Murray, and Alvarado are doubtful. ESPN predicts a win percentage: 60.8% for the Bulls and 39.2% for the Pelicans.
9:00: Grizzlies vs. Jazz
The Grizzlies missed 578 games last season due to injury, ranking first in the league, and in the first game of the new season, they had five more players unavailable. Zach Edie will be an instant force, Yuki Kawamura has added depth to the backcourt, the Jazz are rebuilding, and the five-year, 238 million extension of Markkanen is a key step. With six players under the age of 23, they were one of the least effective teams in defence last season, and there is still a lot to improve.
In terms of injuries, the Grizzlies are out of Jaren Jackson Jr., G. G. Jackson, Kennard, Spencer and Vince Williams Jr. Jazz's Collier and Juzan are out. ESPN predicted win percentage: Grizzlies 52.4%, Jazz 47.6%.
10:00: Suns vs. Clippers
The Clippers head into their regular season opener at their new arena, but they face a tough challenge. George has left, Leonard has been suspended indefinitely due to a knee problem, and Harden can only lead the team to the Suns single-handedly. The Suns brought in Tyus Jones and hired new coach Budenholzer with the goal of improving the team's overall strength. The Big Three of Durant, Booker and Beal are looking to challenge for a championship, and last season, the Suns were swept out of the first round by the Timberwolves.
In terms of injuries, the Suns' Grayson Allen and Damion Lee are likely to play, and Okogie is out. The Clippers' Kawhi Leonard, Bamba, and Tucker are out. ESPN predicts a win percentage: 62.5% for the Suns and 37.5% for the Clippers.
10:00: Warriors vs. Trail Blazers
Klay joined the Mavericks, the Warriors Splash Brothers disintegrated, Curry and Green lost their long-term partnership, and Kerr did not reveal the Warriors' new starting lineup. However, the owner and management are confident that the Warriors are stronger overall than last season after bringing in Melton, Lee Kyle and Hield. Trail Blazers coach Billups also said that the Warriors are a difficult team to deal with, although the Trail Blazers have a lot of injuries, their frontcourt lineup is not bad, in addition to Ayton and Grant, No. 7 pick Klingen is also a very potential player. The Warriors have won 10 of the last 11 meetings between the two teams.
Injuries: The Warriors are fully healthy, with Sharpe, Thybulle, and Lowe of the Trail Blazers sidelined. ESPN Predicted Win Percentage: Warriors 55.0%, Trail Blazers 45.0%