• LeBron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers speaks in front of the NBA championship Larry O’Brien Trophy during the pre-game ceremony. Jamie Sabau / Getty Images / AFP
    LeBron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers speaks in front of the NBA championship Larry O’Brien Trophy during the pre-game ceremony. Jamie Sabau / Getty Images / AFP
  • LeBron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers shows his championship ring before the game. Ezra Shaw / Getty Images / AFP
    LeBron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers shows his championship ring before the game. Ezra Shaw / Getty Images / AFP
  • Kyrie Irving of the Cleveland Cavaliers puts up a jump shot over Kristaps Porzingis of the New York Knicks. Jamie Sabau / Getty Images / AFP
    Kyrie Irving of the Cleveland Cavaliers puts up a jump shot over Kristaps Porzingis of the New York Knicks. Jamie Sabau / Getty Images / AFP
  • LeBron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers finishes off a fast break with a dunk. Jamie Sabau / Getty Images / AFP
    LeBron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers finishes off a fast break with a dunk. Jamie Sabau / Getty Images / AFP
  • A general view of the arena as Damian Lillard of the Portland Trail Blazers is introduced before their NBA opener against the Utah Jazz. Steve Dykes / Getty Images / AFP
    A general view of the arena as Damian Lillard of the Portland Trail Blazers is introduced before their NBA opener against the Utah Jazz. Steve Dykes / Getty Images / AFP
  • Damian Lillard of the Portland Trail Blazers hits a shot over George Hill of the Utah Jazz. Steve Dykes / Getty Images / AFP
    Damian Lillard of the Portland Trail Blazers hits a shot over George Hill of the Utah Jazz. Steve Dykes / Getty Images / AFP
  • Damian Lillard of the Portland Trail Blazers celebrates after hitting a three point shot. Steve Dykes / Getty Images / AFP
    Damian Lillard of the Portland Trail Blazers celebrates after hitting a three point shot. Steve Dykes / Getty Images / AFP
  • Prior to the NBA opener between the Golden State Warriors and San Antonio Spurs are Craig Sager-Themed T-shirts on the back of the seats provided for all fans in attendance as a tribute to the iconic TNT sideline reporter and his ongoing fight against leukaemia. Thearon W Henderson / Getty Images / AFP
    Prior to the NBA opener between the Golden State Warriors and San Antonio Spurs are Craig Sager-Themed T-shirts on the back of the seats provided for all fans in attendance as a tribute to the iconic TNT sideline reporter and his ongoing fight against leukaemia. Thearon W Henderson / Getty Images / AFP
  • Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors warms up prio to playing the San Antonio Spurs. Thearon W Henderson / Getty Images / AFP
    Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors warms up prio to playing the San Antonio Spurs. Thearon W Henderson / Getty Images / AFP
  • Kevin Durant of the Golden State Warriors runs onto the court during player introductions. Thearon W Henderson / Getty Images / AFP
    Kevin Durant of the Golden State Warriors runs onto the court during player introductions. Thearon W Henderson / Getty Images / AFP
  • Kawhi Leonard of the San Antonio Spurs dribbles the ball up court. Thearon W Henderson / Getty Images / AFP
    Kawhi Leonard of the San Antonio Spurs dribbles the ball up court. Thearon W Henderson / Getty Images / AFP
  • Head coach Gregg Popovich of the San Antonio Spurs talks with Tony Parker. Thearon W Henderson / Getty Images / AFP
    Head coach Gregg Popovich of the San Antonio Spurs talks with Tony Parker. Thearon W Henderson / Getty Images / AFP
  • Kevin Durant of the Golden State Warriors looks on against the San Antonio Spurs. Thearon W Henderson / Getty Images / AFP
    Kevin Durant of the Golden State Warriors looks on against the San Antonio Spurs. Thearon W Henderson / Getty Images / AFP
  • The Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry shown during the opening loss to the San Antonio Spurs. Ben Margot / AP Photo
    The Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry shown during the opening loss to the San Antonio Spurs. Ben Margot / AP Photo

Sport

Cavaliers, Knicks, Warriors, Spurs, Blazers and Jazz in action on NBA opening night – in pictures

  • English
  • Arabic

Images from the opening night of the 2016/17 NBA season, as the Cleveland Cavaliers topped the New York Knicks, the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Utah Jazz and the San Antonio Spurs shocked the Golden State Warriors in a rout.

NBA 2016/17Kevin Durant2016 NBANBA opening night