NBA Weekly Roundup: Oct 19 to Oct 25
The 2026-27 NBA season opened Oct 20, and through Oct 25 Detroit was the East's only unbeaten team while five Western teams were 3-0.
Overview
This roundup covers the first week of the 2026-27 NBA regular season, which opened on Tuesday, Oct 20, through Sunday, Oct 25. It shows who started strong, who started 0-3 and which games to watch next. Use it to catch up on the early standings.
At a glance
- Detroit is the only unbeaten team in the East at 3-0.
- Five Western Conference teams are 3-0: the Lakers, Thunder, Rockets, Grizzlies and Timberwolves. Portland is 2-0.
- Seven teams are 0-3: the Knicks, Bucks, Nets, Heat, Pelicans, Warriors and Kings.
- Detroit opened the season by rallying from 22 points down to beat Boston.
League snapshot
Records are through games played on Sunday, Oct 25.
Eastern Conference: Detroit is 3-0 and Philadelphia is 3-1. Atlanta, Toronto, Washington, Indiana and Charlotte are each 2-1. Boston and Cleveland are 1-1, and Orlando and Chicago are 1-2. New York, Milwaukee, Brooklyn and Miami are 0-3.
Western Conference: The Lakers, Thunder, Rockets, Grizzlies and Timberwolves are 3-0, and Portland is 2-0. Denver and Phoenix are 1-1, while San Antonio, Dallas, the Clippers and Utah are 1-2. New Orleans, Golden State and Sacramento are 0-3.
Notable results
Detroit began the season on Oct 20 by overcoming a 22-point deficit to beat Boston, and the Pistons improved to 3-0 by beating Philadelphia on Sunday. The 76ers had been 3-0 before that game.
The Knicks, who were ranked among the top three teams in several preseason power rankings, lost to Orlando on Sunday to fall to 0-3. San Antonio, ranked first in NBA.com's opening-week power rankings, is 1-2.
The Lakers beat Utah on Sunday to move to 3-0.
What to watch next week
- Monday, Oct 26: Phoenix at Oklahoma City. The Thunder are 3-0.
- Tuesday, Oct 27: Detroit at New York. The unbeaten Pistons visit the winless Knicks.
- Wednesday, Oct 28: Oklahoma City at Dallas.
Frequently asked questions
Which NBA teams are unbeaten?
Detroit (3-0) in the East; the Lakers, Thunder, Rockets, Grizzlies and Timberwolves (all 3-0) and Portland (2-0) in the West.
Which teams are winless?
New York, Milwaukee, Brooklyn, Miami, New Orleans, Golden State and Sacramento are each 0-3.
How did the season start?
On Oct 20, Detroit rallied from 22 points down to beat Boston.
Who does Detroit play next?
The Pistons visit the Knicks on Tuesday, Oct 27.