NBA: Five Things We Learned From Opening Night

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October 25, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) celebrates with guard Stephen Curry (30) against the San Antonio Spurs during the second quarter at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /

As the Cleveland Cavaliers raised their first NBA Championship banner to open the season, here are five things we learned

You couldn’t help but feel good for the Cleveland Cavaliers.

After decades of suffering, the Cavs finally raised their first NBA Championship banner in franchise history. To make it even more special, one of their own (LeBron James) had the best seat in the house as he prepped for his 14th NBA season.

Coasting to a huge victory over the New York Knicks was the only way the season could’ve started for the defending champs.

But that wasn’t the only action of the night. In addition to the Cavs clobbering the Knicks, the San Antonio Spurs shocked the world as they blew out the new-look Golden State Warriors and the Portland Trail Blazers continued to prove that they’re here to stay after their season-opening victory over the short-handed Utah Jazz.

Taking a closer look at each of these three ball games, here are five things we learned from opening night in the NBA.

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