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76ers, Celtics spar in opener but say it’s too early to declare rivalryESPN Celtics look strong, Warriors do just enough: Five things to know from NBA opening nightCBSSports.com Full coverage

Brad Stevens Has Simple Message For Gordon Hayward Ahead Of Star’s ReturnNESN.com 76ers vs Celtics Live Stream: How to Watch Online Without CableHeavy.com A team-by-team look at the NBA this seasonThe Boston Globe Full coverage

NBA power rankings: Can Celtics, Rockets threaten Warriors?USA TODAY The 2018-19 NBA season cheat sheetSB Nation Warriors favored to three-peat, but odds not as high as last yearESPN Takeaways from Warriors’ practice two days before season openerThe Mercury News Full coverage

The 2018-19 NBA season cheat sheetSB Nation Warriors favored to three-peat, but odds not as high as last yearESPN NBA Tip-Off: LeBron James’ Lakers Move Among Top 5 Storylines to FollowNESN.com B/R NBA Staff Predictions for 2018-19 SeasonBleacher Report Full coverage

Crazy predictions: KD’s future, a new MVP and Finals picksESPN The 2018-19 NBA season cheat sheetSB Nation Report: Klay Thompson doesn’t plan to give Warriors discountYahoo Sports Takeaways from Warriors’ practice two days before season openerThe Mercury News Full coverage