Keyonte George looks ready to take another leap, and this number feels a step behind his role. The Jazz handed him the franchise keys after a breakout season where he averaged 23.6 points per game, and the matchup couldn't be much better to start the year. Memphis ranked near the bottom of the league defensively last season, struggled against opposing guards, and already saw George torch them for 39 points in this building. He cleared this line in both meetings with the Grizzlies last year, averaged 31.5 points against them, and now enters the season with a stronger supporting cast that should create even cleaner scoring opportunities. With his minutes, shot volume, and offensive responsibility all firmly locked in, I like his chances to get Opening Night started with a statement performance.

The market looks like it's overreacting to Philadelphia's offseason additions and giving us a discount on one of the league's most consistent scorers. Tyrese Maxey averaged 27.7 points per game last season and has a proven track record against New York, clearing this number in all four regular-season meetings while averaging 30 points per game. Now he heads back to Madison Square Garden with more offensive support around him, which should create cleaner looks and fewer defensive double teams. Opening night, a revamped Sixers roster, and a matchup against the team that ended their season last year feels like the perfect stage for Maxey to come out aggressive and remind everyone he's still a focal point of this offense.