The Houston Rockets are no longer a defense-first team, with the offense leading the way early on this season.

After two straight losses to begin the season, the Houston Rockets are finally beginning to look like how the front office hoped they would when they acquired K

As the NBA Schedule pushes into November, different colored courts are beginning to pop up across different NBA arenas, marking the start of the league's annual in-season tournament, the Emirates NBA Cup.

Jimmy Butler led the Golden State Warriors to a road win over the Los Angeles Lakers on opening night while the Oklahoma City Thunder outlasted the Houston Rockets on opening night.

The NBA returned to NBC with the Thunder taking on the Rockets and the Lakers hosting the Warriors. The night was a huge success.

That said, a 40-year-old LeBron James will miss the Lakers' opener against the Warriors. The four-time league MVP and four-time NBA champ is dealing with sciatica and is reportedly eying a mid-November return. James' early-season absence could set the stage for the beginning of a Dončić MVP campaign.

The NBA season-opening game tips off with the Oklahoma City Thunder hosting the Houston Rockets Tuesday. NBA season schedule, start time and where to watch.