BOS 102 @ CLE 76
17th October 2017
Celtics decimate reigning East champs
Coming out with a vengeance, Joel Embiid and the Boston Celtics took apart the Cavaliers, comprehensively stating their claim to the Eastern Conference.
HOU 100 @ GS 102
17th October 2017
McDermott plays Opening Night hero
In the dying seconds, it was an unusual face taking the game winning shot in Doug McDermott for the Golden State Warriors, souring a hard fought effort by last year's eighth seed.
PHI 86 @ WAS 109
17th October 2017
Wizards open account with comprehensive win on home floor
The new favourites of the East started their season on the right note, taking apart the youthful Sixers in DC behind Kyle Lowry's 25-point, 10-assist performance.
DEN 96 @ UTA 100
17th October 2017
Champs start 1-0, outshine Wiggins' 39-point debut
Despite an outstanding performance by Denver's newest acquisition Andrew Wiggins, Anthony Davis and the Jazz did not disappoint on ring night.