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Best photos from opening week of the 2016-17 NBA season

Flip through the gallery to see the best photos from opening night of the 2016-17 NBA season.
Flip through the gallery to see the best photos from opening night of the 2016-17 NBA season.
Jamie Sabau, Getty Images
LeBron James receives his championship ring from NBA commissioner Adam Silver.
LeBron James receives his championship ring from NBA commissioner Adam Silver.
Jamie Sabau, Getty Images
The Cavs' championship banner raising ceremony at Quicken Loans Arena.
The Cavs' championship banner raising ceremony at Quicken Loans Arena.
Rick Osentoski, USA TODAY Sports
LeBron James reacts during the championship banner raising and ring ceremony.
LeBron James reacts during the championship banner raising and ring ceremony.
Ezra Shaw, Getty Images
LeBron James fights back tears during the Cavs' ring ceremony on opening night at Quicken Loans Arena.
LeBron James fights back tears during the Cavs' ring ceremony on opening night at Quicken Loans Arena.
Rick Osentoski, USA TODAY Sports
Tristan Thompson admires his championship ring.
Tristan Thompson admires his championship ring.
Jamie Sabau, Getty Images
LeBron James shows off his championship ring before Cleveland's opening game against the New York Knicks.
LeBron James shows off his championship ring before Cleveland's opening game against the New York Knicks.
Ezra Shaw, Getty Images
The New York Knicks embrace during the national anthem before their opening night game against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
The New York Knicks embrace during the national anthem before their opening night game against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Ezra Shaw, Getty Images
LeBron James shoots a jumper over Derrick Rose.
LeBron James shoots a jumper over Derrick Rose.
Ezra Shaw, Getty Images
Derrick Rose drives past J.R. Smith.
Derrick Rose drives past J.R. Smith.
Phil Long, AP
Kyrie Irving drives to the basket past Derrick Rose.
Kyrie Irving drives to the basket past Derrick Rose.
Rick Osentoski, USA TODAY Sports
LeBron James throws down a fast break dunk.
LeBron James throws down a fast break dunk.
Phil Long, AP
LeBron James dunks in the first half against the Knicks.
LeBron James dunks in the first half against the Knicks.
Rick Osentoski, USA TODAY Sports
Derrick Rose soars to the basket.
Derrick Rose soars to the basket.
Rick Osentoski, USA TODAY Sports
Tristan Thompson fights for position with Joakim Noah and Carmelo Anthony.
Tristan Thompson fights for position with Joakim Noah and Carmelo Anthony.
Rick Osentoski, USA TODAY Sports
LeBron James soars for a dunk.
LeBron James soars for a dunk.
Rick Osentoski, USA TODAY Sports
LeBron James celebrates on the sidelines.
LeBron James celebrates on the sidelines.
Rick Osentoski, USA TODAY Sports
Fans take part in providing color from their lighted bracelets during the opening ceremonies before the game between the Portland Trail Blazers and the Utah Jazz.
Fans take part in providing color from their lighted bracelets during the opening ceremonies before the game between the Portland Trail Blazers and the Utah Jazz.
Jaime Valdez, USA TODAY Sports
A view of Craig Sager-themed T-shirts on the back of the seats provided for all fans in attendance of the Warriors-Spurs game.
A view of Craig Sager-themed T-shirts on the back of the seats provided for all fans in attendance of the Warriors-Spurs game.
Thearon W. Henderson, Getty Images
Kevin Durant high fives Anderson Varejao before the opening night game against the San Antonio Spurs.
Kevin Durant high fives Anderson Varejao before the opening night game against the San Antonio Spurs.
Kyle Terada, USA TODAY Sports
Kevin Durant runs onto the court during player introduction prior to his Warriors debut.
Kevin Durant runs onto the court during player introduction prior to his Warriors debut.
Thearon W. Henderson, Getty Images
Stephen Curry goes up for a layup over the outstretched arms of Pau Gasol.
Stephen Curry goes up for a layup over the outstretched arms of Pau Gasol.
Kyle Terada, USA TODAY Sports
C.J. McCollum dribbles past Rodney Hood.
C.J. McCollum dribbles past Rodney Hood.
Craig Mitchelldyer, AP
Kevin Durant celebrates with Stephen Curry.
Kevin Durant celebrates with Stephen Curry.
Kyle Terada, USA TODAY Sports
Kevin Durant soars for a dunk.
Kevin Durant soars for a dunk.
Kyle Terada, USA TODAY Sports
Rodney Hood throws it down over Evan Turner.
Rodney Hood throws it down over Evan Turner.
Craig Mitchelldyer, AP
Kawhi Leonard recovers a loose ball in front of Stephen Curry.
Kawhi Leonard recovers a loose ball in front of Stephen Curry.
Ben Margot, AP
C.J. McCollum celebrates after Damian Lillard hits a basket late in the fourth quarter.
C.J. McCollum celebrates after Damian Lillard hits a basket late in the fourth quarter.
Jaime Valdez, USA TODAY Sports
Jay-Z and wife Beyonce watch the Warriors-Spurs game.
Jay-Z and wife Beyonce watch the Warriors-Spurs game.
Kyle Terada, USA TODAY Sports
Klay Thompson drives past LaMarcus Aldridge for a layup.
Klay Thompson drives past LaMarcus Aldridge for a layup.
Kyle Terada, USA TODAY Sports
Draymond Green complains to official Pat Fraher.
Draymond Green complains to official Pat Fraher.
Thearon W. Henderson, Getty Images
Kevin Durant draws a foul from Jonathon Simmons.
Kevin Durant draws a foul from Jonathon Simmons.
Thearon W. Henderson, Getty Images
Draymond Green throws down a fastbreak dunk.
Draymond Green throws down a fastbreak dunk.
Kyle Terada, USA TODAY Sports
Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) controls the ball as Orlando Magic forward Jeff Green (34) defends during the second half at Quicken Loans Arena. The Cavaliers won 105-99.
Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) controls the ball as Orlando Magic forward Jeff Green (34) defends during the second half at Quicken Loans Arena. The Cavaliers won 105-99.
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Stephen Curry goes up for a layup and gets fouled by Pau Gasol.
Stephen Curry goes up for a layup and gets fouled by Pau Gasol.
Thearon W. Henderson, Getty Images
LaMarcus Aldridge throws down a dunk over Andre Iguodala.
LaMarcus Aldridge throws down a dunk over Andre Iguodala.
Kyle Terada, USA TODAY Sports
Kawhi Leonard lays up a shot behind Anderson Varejao.
Kawhi Leonard lays up a shot behind Anderson Varejao.
Ben Margot, AP
Steve Kerr reacts as the Warriors struggle to keep up with the Spurs.
Steve Kerr reacts as the Warriors struggle to keep up with the Spurs.
Ben Margot, AP
Russell Westbrook reacts to a fan.
Russell Westbrook reacts to a fan.
Bill Streicher, USA TODAY Sports
Celtics forward Amir Johnson joins hands in unity with his teammates during the national anthem.
Celtics forward Amir Johnson joins hands in unity with his teammates during the national anthem.
Charles Krupa, AP
Kyle Lowry keeps the ball from going out of bounds.
Kyle Lowry keeps the ball from going out of bounds.
Nathan Denette, AP
Victor Oladipo goes up for a shot over Joel Embiid.
Victor Oladipo goes up for a shot over Joel Embiid.
Chris Szagola, AP
Gerald Henderson tries to dunk over Domantas Sabonis.
Gerald Henderson tries to dunk over Domantas Sabonis.
Chris Szagola, AP
Myles Turner soars for a fastbreak dunk.
Myles Turner soars for a fastbreak dunk.
Brian Spurlock, USA TODAY Sports
Isaiah Thomas shakes hands with New England Patriots running back LeGarrette Blount.
Isaiah Thomas shakes hands with New England Patriots running back LeGarrette Blount.
Charles Krupa, AP
Nik Stauskas puts up the shot over Victor Oladipo.
Nik Stauskas puts up the shot over Victor Oladipo.
Chris Szagola, AP
Myles Turner reacts after making a basket.
Myles Turner reacts after making a basket.
Brian Spurlock, USA TODAY Sports
Eric Bledsoe is introduced before the Suns' opening game.
Eric Bledsoe is introduced before the Suns' opening game.
Christian Petersen, Getty Images
Larry Nance Jr. goes up for a dunk over Clint Capela.
Larry Nance Jr. goes up for a dunk over Clint Capela.
Mark J. Terrill, AP
Matt Barnes reacts to a flagrant foul called against him.
Matt Barnes reacts to a flagrant foul called against him.
Matt York, AP
Philadelphia 76ers' mascot Franklin goes up for the dunk.
Philadelphia 76ers' mascot Franklin goes up for the dunk.
Chris Szagola, AP
Dwyane Wade leaps over Terry Rozier.
Dwyane Wade leaps over Terry Rozier.
Matt Marton, AP
John Wall reacts after being fouled by Kent Bazemore.
John Wall reacts after being fouled by Kent Bazemore.
Erik S. Lesser, EPA
Dwyane Wade celebrates after hitting a late three in his Bulls debut.
Dwyane Wade celebrates after hitting a late three in his Bulls debut.
Dennis Wierzbicki, USA TODAY Spor
Mason Plumlee and DeAndre Jordan have some words with each other.
Mason Plumlee and DeAndre Jordan have some words with each other.
Jaime Valdez, USA TODAY Sports
Damian Lillard draws a JJ Redick foul.
Damian Lillard draws a JJ Redick foul.
Jaime Valdez, USA TODAY Sports
Chris Paul and DeAndre Jordan have a verbal exchange on the sidelines.
Chris Paul and DeAndre Jordan have a verbal exchange on the sidelines.
Jaime Valdez, USA TODAY Sports
Doug McDermott shoots as C.J. Miles defends during the second half at United Center.
Doug McDermott shoots as C.J. Miles defends during the second half at United Center.
Jeffrey Becker, USA TODAY Sports
Boston Celtics center Al Horford (42) blocks the shot of Charlotte Hornets forward Marvin Williams (2) in the first half at the Spectrum Center
Boston Celtics center Al Horford (42) blocks the shot of Charlotte Hornets forward Marvin Williams (2) in the first half at the Spectrum Center
Jeremy Brevard, USA TODAY Sports
Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams (12) dunks the ball against the Los Angeles Lakers during the second quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena.
Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams (12) dunks the ball against the Los Angeles Lakers during the second quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena.
Mark D. Smith, USA TODAY Sports
New York Knicks forward Kristaps Porzingis (6) dunks the ball during the third quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at Madison Square Garden. New York Knicks won 111-104.
New York Knicks forward Kristaps Porzingis (6) dunks the ball during the third quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at Madison Square Garden. New York Knicks won 111-104.
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Alex Len is fouled as he attempts a dunk against the Warriors.
Alex Len is fouled as he attempts a dunk against the Warriors.
Joe Camporeale, USA TODAY Sports
Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon (00) blocks a shot by Cleveland Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson (13) during the first quarter at Quicken Loans Arena.
Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon (00) blocks a shot by Cleveland Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson (13) during the first quarter at Quicken Loans Arena.
Ken Blaze, USA TODAY Sports
Kevin Durant celebrates after scoring a basket against the Phoenix Suns.
Kevin Durant celebrates after scoring a basket against the Phoenix Suns.
Joe Camporeale, USA TODAY Sports
Los Angeles Clippers huddle during pregame introductions before a game against the Utah Jazz.
Los Angeles Clippers huddle during pregame introductions before a game against the Utah Jazz.
Jayne Kamin-Oncea, USA TODAY Sports
DeAndre Jordan grabs on the net before a game against the Jazz.
DeAndre Jordan grabs on the net before a game against the Jazz.
Jae C. Hong, AP
Kevin Durant signs autographs for fans before a game against the Phoenix Suns.
Kevin Durant signs autographs for fans before a game against the Phoenix Suns.
Christian Petersen, Getty Images
Dwyane Wade passes the ball around Kevin Seraphin.
Dwyane Wade passes the ball around Kevin Seraphin.
Jeffrey Becker, USA TODAY Sports
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