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National Basketball Association (NBA) Pre-season
Various Venues (United States, Canada & Macao)
3–16 October 2026 (Duration: 2 Weeks / 14 Days)
Golden State Warriors vs. Los Angeles Lakers (Oct 6)
Head-to-Head Record
The Lakers hold the historic advantage over the Warriors, leading the all-time regular season series 263–175.
Team News
Warriors: Golden State relies on their lethal perimeter attack led by Stephen Curry, supported by Draymond Green and Brandin Podziemski.
Lakers: Los Angeles features the superstar tandem of LeBron James and Luka Dončić, alongside big man Deandre Ayton.
Philadelphia 76ers vs. New York Knicks (Oct 5)
Head-to-Head Record
In over 470 all-time regular season games, Philadelphia leads the head-to-head series 264–213 against the Knicks.
Team News
76ers: Philadelphia's attack is spearheaded by dynamic guard Tyrese Maxey and former MVP Joel Embiid, backed by Paul George.
Knicks: New York brings a formidable rotation led by Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, and Mikal Bridges.
Boston Celtics vs. Philadelphia 76ers (Oct 10)
Head-to-Head Record
Boston holds the upper hand in the historic matchup, leading the all-time regular season series 271–198 against Philadelphia.
Team News
Celtics: Boston’s balanced squad features star wing Jaylen Brown alongside Derrick White and Payton Pritchard.
76ers: Philadelphia will lean on the combination of Tyrese Maxey and Kelly Oubre Jr. to test Boston's defense on the road.
Neutral-Site & Showcase Games
Oct 3: Miami Heat vs. Toronto Raptors (Québec City, Canada)
Oct 4: Golden State Warriors vs. LA Clippers (Honolulu, HI)
Oct 4: Utah Jazz vs. Denver Nuggets (Boulder, CO)
Oct 6: New Orleans Pelicans vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (Tulsa, OK)
Oct 7: Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Indiana Pacers (Ames, IA)
Oct 9: Houston Rockets vs. Dallas Mavericks (Macau, China)
Oct 10: LA Clippers vs. Toronto Raptors (Vancouver, Canada)
Oct 11: Dallas Mavericks vs. Houston Rockets (Macau, China)
Select Arena Preseason Games
Oct 5: Philadelphia 76ers vs. New York Knicks
Oct 5: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Sacramento Kings
Oct 6: Golden State Warriors vs. Los Angeles Lakers
Oct 7: Phoenix Suns vs. Chicago Bulls
Oct 8: Boston Celtics vs. Cleveland Cavaliers
Oct 8: Washington Wizards vs. New York Knicks
Oct 10: Boston Celtics vs. Philadelphia 76ers
Oct 12: Minnesota Timberwolves vs. New York Knicks
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