GOLDEN STATE 132, HOUSTON 128

Looking good: Monta Ellis announced his candidacy for the scoring title with 46 points on opening night, the most points on Opening Night since Michael Jordan‘s 54 on Nov. 3, 1989, overshadowing a stellar 25-point, 11-assist effort from Steph Curry. Could the Warriors challenge for a playoff spot in the Western Conference with these two driving the bus? We think it’s a legitimate question without a concrete answer just yet. But we’re warming up to the idea.