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2024 - 10 - 23

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Will the Celtics continue their reign or can the Thunder and Knicks pull off the ultimate upset? Join us as we break down NBA's opening night, Bronny and LeBron's historic moment, and wild predictions for 2024-25!

As the NBA kicks off its 2024-25 season, the excitement is palpable. Fans across Australia are gearing up to see if the Boston Celtics can repeat their triumph after hoisting the championship banner, or if the Oklahoma City Thunder, with their young talent, can stun the competition and inch closer to that coveted title. With a slew of expert predictions flooding in, names like Luka Doncic are making waves for the Most Valuable Player (MVP) conversations, while the New York Knicks have their eyes on dethroning the reigning champions. Who will rise from the ranks, and will we see any jaw-dropping trades? Only time will tell!

In what is shaping up to be a wild season, many keen followers are buzzing over the new rule changes introduced this year, which could considerably affect gameplay. So, it's not just the teams that are adjusting strategies; even fans in Australia will need to brush up on the new rules to keep up! Moreover, 24 players from the Duke men’s basketball program are starting the season on NBA rosters—what a feat! This number reflects the program’s strong influence and ability to chisel out talent for the professional league. It’s a true showcase of how college hoops can pave the way to NBA glory.

Then comes the electrifying news of LeBron and Bronny James making NBA history together, becoming the first father-son duo to step on the hardwood in an official NBA game. Talk about family hoops! They checked in during a thrilling match against the Minnesota Timberwolves, and the atmosphere was electric. Fans were treated to a familial moment that will go down in the annals of sports history, as the James family continues to reshape basketball.

With the Celtics tying the record for the most three-pointers in a game with 29 against the Knicks, it’s clear that this new season is already packed with excitement. Whether we are cheering for the home teams in Australia or trying to understand the electrifying dynamics of the opening games, one thing is sure—2024-25 is poised to be a memorable season filled with surprises and sensational plays.

And if you think opening night was something special, just wait until we unveil our wild season predictions! Will there be more jaw-dropping performances like the Lakers’ record-tying three-pointers? Or will teams like the Thunder shock us all with their skills? NBA fans better hold onto their hats!

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NBA 2024-25 opening night - Experts' picks for East, West and NBA ... (ESPN Australia)

A Celtics repeat? A Thunder breakthrough? Our NBA experts pick the East, West and NBA Finals -- and which team is most likely to make a trade.

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NBA 2024-25 predictions: Luka for MVP? And will the Knicks win it all? (The Guardian)

Our writers give their verdicts on the new season, which tips off Tuesday night. Can New York or Oklahoma City thwart a Boston repeat? And will Bronny James ...

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Trending Topics: Early 2025 NBA Finals predictions | NBA.com (NBA.com)

Which teams will meet in the 2025 NBA Finals? Our writers make their early picks as the new season arrives.

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NBA Season Begins With 24 Blue Devils on Opening Day Rosters (GoDuke.com)

With opening night in the NBA set for Tuesday, Oct. 22, the Duke men's basketball program has 24 members of The Brotherhood on opening-day rosters.

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Nine NBL Next Stars ready to fire in NBA (NBL)

The NBA Opening Week is here and many alumni from the Next Stars program have made the cut for a roster spot.

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13 NBA season predictions, mailbag & Lakers rookie Dalton Knecht ... (Yahoo Sports)

Kevin O'Connor is joined by Legend of Winning for an episode of predictions before the start of the 2024-25 NBA season. Later, KOC tackles mailbag questions ...

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NBA 2024-25 season preview: Predictions for every team, over ... (The Athletic)

Explore all of our highlights from the offseason and preseason before the new campaign gets underway.

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NBA predictions: Can anyone stop the Thunder's Western ... (FOXSports.com)

The Oklahoma City Thunder are set up to be successful for a long time, but the veteran teams in the Western Conference are going to try to delay their ...

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Explaining the NBA Rule Changes for 2024-25 Season, Including ... (Bleacher Report)

The 2024-25 NBA season kicks off on Tuesday night with the reigning NBA champion Boston Celtics hosting the New York Knicks. While some changes are ...

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NBA Predictions! Here are 36 bold takes for 2024-25, including one ... (Yahoo Sports)

Here are 36 predictions about this upcoming NBA season, including at least one involving every single team:

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NBA predictions: Expert picks for Finals winner, regular-season ... (CBSSports.com)

CBS Sports NBA experts are predicting how each conference will finish, 1-15, plus their title picks.

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Celtics bury Knicks, tie NBA 3-point record with 29 - ESPN (ESPN Australia)

But instead of a tense, dramatic affair, the only drama on this night here at TD Garden was watching Boston spend the final 8:54 of Tuesday's 132-109 win over ...

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LeBron, Bronny James play together to make NBA history (NBA.com)

LeBron and Bronny checked into the game together with four minutes left in the second quarter, prompting a big ovation from the home crowd.

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NBA Opening Night scores, live updates: Celtics hang 18th banner ... (Yahoo Sports)

The Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers have combined to win nearly half (35 of 78) of the NBA championships since the league's inception, and the two ...

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LeBron and Bronny James become NBA's first father-son teammates ... (ABC News)

LeBron James and Bronny James check into the Lakers' season opener together, becoming the first father-son duo to play together in an NBA game.

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LIVE: Bronny's welcome to the NBA moment as LeBron's son makes ... (Fox Sports)

The Los Angeles Lakers face the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second game of the 2024-25 NBA season and all eyes were on Bronny James as he made his NBA ...

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Celtics tie NBA record with 29 3-pointers in win over Knicks | NBA.com (NBA.com)

Boston ties the record set by Milwaukee in 2020, but misses its final 13 3-point attempts in its effort to break the NBA record.

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NBA world loses it as history made (NEWS.com.au)

LeBron and Bronny James have made NBA history, becoming the first father-son duo to play together in a match.

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LeBron, Bronny James make NBA history with father-son appearance (Voice of America)

The James' double-act was watched at courtside by Ken Griffey Sr. and Ken Griffey Jr, who made baseball history playing for the Seattle Mariners as father ...

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Seven LeBron-Bronny moments from Lakers preseason that led to ... (ESPN)

From spot-shooting routines to light family hazing to an early mentor, here are the key moments from inside the Lakers that led to LeBron and Bronny James ...

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LeBron and Bronny James share court, make NBA history as Lakers ... (Aljazeera.com)

LeBron James shared the court with his 20-year-old son Bronny and later called the moment 'one of the greatest gifts'.

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Seven LeBron-Bronny moments from Lakers preseason that led to ... (ESPN Australia)

From spot-shooting routines to light family hazing to an early mentor, here are the key moments from inside the Lakers that led to LeBron and Bronny James ...

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Celtics pummel Knicks to open NBA season; LeBron, Bronny James ... (Olympics)

Find out how defending champions Boston let it rain vs New York with record-tying 29 3-pointers. LeBron, Bronny become first father-son duo to appear ...

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Timberwolves-Lakers: 5 takeaways as LeBron, Bronny James make ... (NBA.com)

LeBron and Bronny James make history in Lakers' season-opening win while Anthony Davis dominates the Timberwolves.

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LeBron and Bronny James make history as the NBA's first father-son ... (CBS News)

Bronny James entered the game with his father, LeBron James, with four minutes left in the first half and the Los Angeles Lakers leading the Minnesota ...

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'Drugs were everywhere': the rise and fall of the NBA's cocaine era (The Guardian)

Recreational drug use boomed in the 1980s and basketball was far from immune. The trend ended careers as the NBA clamped down.

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LeBron, Bronny James first father-son duo to play in NBA regular ... (NBC Southern California)

LeBron James and his son, Bronny, shared the court Tuesday vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves as the Los Angeles Lakers opened the 2024 regular season.

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