Giannis Heat Start Season 1 and 4

The NBA’s first week has already flipped expectations. Houston, Memphis and Oklahoma City are unbeaten, while Philadelphia is 4-1 behind Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid, Jaylen Brown and LeBron James. Luka Dončić has the Lakers at 3-1, and Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Miami Heat are just 1-4. The defending champion Knicks are 1-3, with Jalen Brunson and Mikal Bridges struggling. Injuries are hitting early. Anthony Edwards could miss up to two months after right knee surgery, Tyrese Haliburton is out at least two weeks with a left hamstring strain, and Jalen Williams is expected to miss the season for Oklahoma City. The Thunder are still 4-0, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is carrying a bigger load.