{"id":185196,"date":"2025-10-25T06:01:50","date_gmt":"2025-10-25T06:01:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dailytalks.org\/?p=185196"},"modified":"2025-10-25T06:01:50","modified_gmt":"2025-10-25T06:01:50","slug":"unprecedented-international-stars-shine-in-nba-season-opener-as-league-marks-record-global-presence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailytalks.org\/?p=185196","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Unprecedented\u2019: International stars shine in NBA season opener as league marks record global presence"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>DUBAI: The 2025\u201326 NBA season tipped off last night with international stars once again taking center stage, highlighting the league\u2019s growing global reach and balance of power.<\/p>\n<p>\tIn Oklahoma City, Canadian MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the defending champions to a dramatic 125-124 double-overtime win over the Houston Rockets on ring night&#8230;<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.arabnews.com\/node\/2619786\/sport\" 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