The Chicago Bulls and Philadelphia 76ers enter Week 3 at the top of the Eastern Conference standings, both at 5-1, and will meet for the first time this season on Tuesday.
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The opening two weeks of the 2025-26 NBA season have delivered thrilling moments and historic performances. As the excitement rolls into Week 3, stream some of the best matchups exclusively on NBA League Pass.
Monday, Nov. 3: Milwaukee at Indiana (7:00 p.m. ET): After helping lead Indiana to its first NBA Finals in 25 years during his 10th season with the Pacers, Myles Turner returns to Gainbridge Fieldhouse for the first time as an opponent. Also keep an eye on Giannis Antetokounmpo, who has averaged 36.3 ppg on a 65.4 FG% over the last 12 matchups in this East rivalry.
Tuesday, Nov. 4: Philadelphia at Chicago (8:00 p.m. ET): Both the Sixers and Bulls enter Week 3 at 5-1 to open the season – tied at the top of the Eastern Conference standings and fueled by young guards that are emerging as early MVP candidates. Chicago’s Josh Giddey (22.2 ppg, 9.3 rpg, 8.7 apg) – joining Luka Dončić and Nikola Jokić as only players averaging 20-8-8) and Philly’s Tyrese Maxey (33.7 ppg ranks 2nd in NBA, 9.0 apg ranks 6th).
Wednesday, Nov. 5: Miami at Denver (9:00 p.m. ET): If you like offense, this is the matchup for you as two of the top four scoring teams in the league square off – Miami (3rd, 124.5) and Denver (4th, 124.0). Norman Powell (24.0), Bam Adebayo (22.0) and Jaime Jaquez Jr. (18.7) lead the way for Miami, while Jamal Murray (26.0), Jokić (20.4) and Aaron Gordon (19.8) pace the Nuggets.
Giannis Antetokounmpo and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander during the Emirates NBA Cup Championship game on December 17, 2024, at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Friday, Nov. 7: Chicago at Milwaukee (8:00 p.m. ET): The Milwaukee Bucks open their 2024 Emirates NBA Cup championship defense against the Bulls in their Group Play opener in East Group C. The Bucks have never lost a Group Play game in the history of the in-season competition – finishing 4-0 in 2023 before losing in the Knockouts and 4-0 in 2024 as they ran the table to hoist the Cup. Can the Bulls follow up their hot start with a statement win over the reigning Cup champs?
Friday, Nov. 7: Oklahoma City at Sacramento (10:00 p.m. ET): The team the Bucks beat in last season’s NBA Cup championship game – the OKC Thunder – also opens Group Play on Friday in Sacramento in a West Group A matchup. The NBA Cup was the only trophy that escaped Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder last season. Can the reigning NBA champs start a run toward winning the NBA Cup to join their Larry O’Brien Trophy and hold all the league’s gold simultaneously?
Saturday, Nov. 8: New Orleans at San Antonio (8:00 p.m. ET): In their first meeting of the season on Oct. 24, Zion Williamson attacked Victor Wembanyama on the game’s opening possession with a hard drive to the rim for a dunk – setting the tone for a back-and-forth battle between the two former No. 1 picks. Both players flirted with triple-doubles – Zion in a more traditional fashion (27 pts, 10 reb, 7 ast) while Wemby nearly pulled it off with blocks (29 pts, 11 reb, 9 blk) – in their first meeting. What does each have in store for the sequel?
Sunday, Nov. 9: Brooklyn at New York (6:00 p.m. ET): A new chapter in the Battle of the Boroughs as the two New York City squads meet for the first time this season. This rivalry has seen big swings over the past four seasons. Brooklyn won nine straight matchups from Jan. 13, 2021, to Jan. 28, 2023, followed by New York winning 10 straight from Feb. 13, 2023, to April 13, 2025. Will the Knicks’ reign over the city continue, or can the Nets turn the tides in their favor?
