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NBA | Philadelphia | Orlando Magic | San Antonio Spurs

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by James Mayfield

Great matchups start the 2002-03 NBA season off right. Catch the opening night double-header October 29, and see the Philadelphia 76ers take on Eastern Conference rivals the Orlando Magic. Then stick around to witness the champion L.A. Lakers tip off against the San Antonio Spurs. All the hoops action starts at 8 p.m. ET on TNT. — J.E.M.

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