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

PHOENIX, AZ – OCTOBER 05: Deandre Ayton #22 of the Phoenix Suns looks to pass guarded by Jusuf Nurkic #27 of the Portland Trail Blazers during the first half of the NBA preseason game at Talking Stick Resort Arena on October 5, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Wednesday, Oct. 17: Phoenix Suns vs Dallas Mavericks

The Phoenix Suns have the No. 1 pick from the 2018 NBA Draft in Deandre Ayton and the Mavericks have Luka Doncic, who was drafted third by the Hawks and traded to the Mavericks for the fifth pick.

Doncic and Ayton have impressed during the preseason and both are looked at as the top two choices for rookie of the year. Last year’s NBA Rookie of the Year race between Ben Simmons and Donovan Mitchell was captivating especially with Mitchell and Simmons constantly finding ways to top their previous performance.

Doncic enters the league as one of the most decorated rookies in history as he was the Euroleague MVP last season after leading Real Madrid to the championship.