NBA: 5 must-see games from 2018-19 opening week

NBA Los Angeles Lakers LeBron James Rajon Rondo (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
NBA Los Angeles Lakers LeBron James Rajon Rondo (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA – OCTOBER 02: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts after a play at the end of the second quarter during a preseason game against the Denver Nuggets at Staples Center on October 2, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA – OCTOBER 02: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts after a play at the end of the second quarter during a preseason game against the Denver Nuggets at Staples Center on October 2, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Breaking down the top five NBA games from opening week that you’re not going to want to miss

The 2018-19 NBA season officially begins Tuesday night, as it tips off with a double-header. After another offseason filled with drama, pettiness and superstar driven headlines, this upcoming season isn’t short for storylines.

Whether it’s the problems going on within the Minnesota Timberwolves, The King’s arrival in Los Angeles or 29 other teams hoping to knock off the defending champion Golden State Warriors this season should be interesting to say the least.

With the league’s opening week running from Tuesday to Sunday night, there are plenty of great games that should command attention from the league’s fan base. Here are the five must-see games of the NBA’s opening week (in order of when they take place).