It's been over nine months since the Warriors last played a regular-season basketball game, and over a year since they played one with any significant meaning.
That changes Tuesday night.
Steph Curry and the Warriors are set to face former teammate Kevin Durant and the Brooklyn Nets from Barclays Center to kick off the 2020-21 season.
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Golden State's "revenge tour" title hopes took a major blow after Klay Thompson tore his Achilles in mid-November, but the team expects to be competitive in the West with a retooled roster featuring Kelly Oubre Jr. and No. 2 draft pick James Wiseman.
The Nets, meanwhile, have championship aspirations with a healthy Durant teaming up with Kyrie Irving. KD and Kyrie looked excellent in the preseason as the two stars plan to make their mark as one of the top duos in the NBA.
You can catch Warriors coverage before and after the game on NBC Sports Bay Area, with "SportsNet Central: Warriors Edition" airing an hour before the game as well as immediately following the game. You can also stream it on the MyTeams app.
Here's how you can watch Warriors vs. Nets on Opening Night in the NBA.
Golden State Warriors
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When: Tuesday, Dec. 22, at 4 p.m. PT (SportsNet Central: Warriors Edition begins at 3 p.m.)
TV: TNT
Live Stream: WatchTNT