The 2021-22 NBA season is upon us with an Opening Night doubleheader that you will not want to miss.
The slate tips off with the reigning NBA champion Milwaukee Bucks hosting this year’s title favorite Brooklyn Nets. In a rematch of a legendary seven-game series in last year’s Eastern Conference Semifinals, Kevin Durant and James Harden will look to get revenge against Giannis Antetokounmpo, Khris Middleton and Jrue Holiday.
Sporting News is tracking live scoring updates and highlights from Nets vs. Bucks on Tuesday night. Follow below for complete results from the 2021 NBA Opening Night game.
Nets vs. Bucks score
| NBA Opening Night | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
| Bucks | 37 | – | – | – | – |
| Nets | 25 | – | – | – | – |
Nets vs. Bucks live updates, highlights from NBA Opening Night
Second quarter
-The Bucks continue to pour it on from long range in the second quarter. They lead 50-37 with 7:30 to play in the second quarter.
End of the first – Bucks 37, Nets 25
-Patty Mills catches fire for the Nets to keep them within touch after one. Mills has nine points on 3-for-3 shooting from long range.
-It’s all Milwaukee in the first quarter. The Bucks lead 31-15 with 3:13 to play in the first quarter. Giannis already has 13 points, eight rebounds and this HUGE block on Claxton.
-The Bucks are off to a fast start. They lead 15-8 with 7:14 to play and Giannis at the free-throw line.
-Milwaukee are feasting on the offensive glass early in the game. They have four offensive rebounds and lead 10-6 with 8:29 to play in the first quarter.
-The 2021-22 season is oficially underway as the first shot of the season goes to Grayson Allen. A miss from long range.
Pregame
Ok, there is actually some basketball to be played now…here are the Bucks starters with Grayson Allen the new face.
The Nets are going big, with Nic Claxton getting the start on opening night.
The 2021 championship banner is up in the rafters!
The Finals MVP gets a huge ovation from the home crowd!
An up close look at Milwaukee’s championship ring!
The party is underway in Milwaukee as the Bucks prepare to collect their championship rings!
Nets vs. Bucks start time today
- Date: Tuesday, Oct. 19
- Start time: 7:30 p.m. ET | 4:30 p.m. PT
NBA Opening Night will tip off with the Bucks hosting the Nets at 7:30 p.m. ET.
How to watch NBA Opening Night
- TV Channel: TNT
- Live stream: TNT app
Bucks vs. Nets will be broadcasted live on TNT. You can live stream the game from the TNT app after you enter your TV provider.
Bucks schedule 2021-22
(All times Eastern)
| Date | Game | Time | National TV |
| Oct. 19 | vs. Nets | 7:30 p.m. | TNT |
| Oct. 21 | at Heat | 8 p.m. | – |
| Oct. 23 | at Spurs | 8:30 p.m. | – |
| Oct. 25 | at Pacers | 7 p.m. | – |
| Oct. 27 | vs. Timberwolves | 8 p.m. | – |
| Oct. 30 | vs. Spurs | 8 p.m. | – |
| Oct. 31 | vs. Jazz | 7 p.m. | NBA TV |
| Nov. 2 | at Pistons | 7 p.m. | – |
| Nov. 5 | vs. Knicks | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN |
| Nov. 7 | at Wizards | 6 p.m. | – |
Nets schedule 2021-22
| Date | Game | Time | National TV |
| Oct. 19 | at Bucks | 7:30 p.m. | TNT |
| Oct. 21 | at 76ers | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN |
| Oct. 24 | vs. Hornets | 4 p.m. | – |
| Oct. 25 | vs. Wizards | 7:30 p.m. | NBA TV |
| Oct. 27 | vs. Heat | 7:30 p.m. | – |
| Oct. 29 | vs. Pacers | 7:30 p.m. | – |
| Oct. 31 | vs. Pistons | 7:30 p.m. | – |
| Nov. 3 | vs. Hawks | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN |
| Nov. 5 | at Pistons | 7 p.m. | – |
| Nov. 7 | at Raptors | 3:30 p.m. | – |
(All times Eastern)