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After all the fights and drama of the off-season, the NBA finally entered the regular season once again. It was only a few weeks ago that the NBA was drowned in controversies. Be it the altercation between Golden State Warriors teammates Draymond Green and Jordan Poole, or the tensions between Deandre Ayton and Monty Williams at the Phoenix Suns.

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Probably one of the biggest news was the suspension of Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver. However, as the most anticipated night came close, the league seemingly sorted out its issues and went on to provide a great opening night filled with highlights and talking points for NBA fans and analysts to disect.

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The 2022-23 NBA season has officially started and fans couldn’t be happier. The first game of the season took place between the Eastern Conference teams – the Boston Celtics and the Philadelphia 76ers. While the Sixers gave an impressive performance, it was the defending Eastern Conference champions who emerged victorious. The Celtics won the game by 126-117, with Jayson Tatum scoring 35 points with 4 assists and 12 rebounds.

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Fellow Celtics player Jaylen Brown too scored 35 points with 2 assists, and 3 rebounds. On the other hand, Sixers’ James Harden scored 35 points with 7 assists and 8 rebounds. The Western Conference kicked off with the NBA champions going up against the Los Angeles Lakers.

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Furthermore, the ring ceremony for the Golden State Warriors ahead of the game turned out to be entertaining for fans to witness. While it was a grand affair, Warriors star Jordan Poole managed to create a hilarious moment that left fans in splits.

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Jordan Poole can’t keep calm as he gets his first ring

The Golden State Warriors owners, Joseph Lacob and Peter Guber proudly handed off the rings to their star players. However, when it was Jordan Poole’s turn, he could not hide his excitement while giving a hilarious reaction upon seeing the ring.

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Photos and videos of Poole’s reaction soon spread like wildfire online. Evidently, the Twitterati could not keep mum on this.

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Here are some of the reactions from NBA Twitter:

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The Warriors’ championship rings, from Jason of Beverley Hills, are?crafted with yellow diamonds as a representation of the organization’s golden age. Made with 16 karats of yellow and white diamonds to signify the team’s 16 wins in the playoffs. The ring also contains each player’s Larry O’Brien Trophies.

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Did you watch the opening night games? What was your favorite moment of the new season so far? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.

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Siyari Debbarma is a senior NBA writer at EssentiallySports. With over 700 articles under her belt, Siyari is an expert in providing in-depth analysis and coverage of the game. Her throwback article on Dennis Rodman's plea for help garnered more than 3.5 million page views, a testament to her skill as a writer and journalist. Siyari's expertise also extends to game coverage and lifestyle reporting on NBA players and their families. She brings a unique perspective to her articles, providing readers with a behind-the-scenes look at the personal lives of their favorite players. Her passion for basketball began when she started hooping in her senior year of school, and she has been a devoted fan of the game ever since. Although Siyari admires players irrespective of their teams, the Golden State Warriors hold a special place in her heart. She is a huge fan of iconic names such as Stephen Curry, LeBron James, and Michael Jordan, but her personal preferences have never swayed her from delivering detailed and impartial content to her readers. When she's not covering the latest NBA stories, Siyari indulges in her love of reading, with a particular fondness for books on history and culture. She also spends time with her adorable cats and dogs, who keep her company when she's away from the court.

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