Steph Curry and Ben Simmons star on NBA opening night

Golden State Warriors' Steph Curry and Philadelphia 76ers' Ben Simmons were standout performers as the new NBA season began.

Curry top-scored with 32 points as the Warriors beat Oklahoma City Thunder 108-100 on Tuesday night, while Simmons narrowly missed out on a triple-double as the 76ers lost 105-87 to the Boston Celtics.

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Simmons scored 19 points and 15 rebounds while adding eight assists, two assists short of the landmark.

Curry and his Golden State team-mates, meanwhile, were awarded their championship rings for winning last season's NBA title as they began their defence with a win.

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The live action continues on Thursday morning from 1am on Sky Sports Arena and Main Event as New Orleans travel to Houston

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