He was under orders not to sit out the home opener.

It was the home opener and we wanted to do well for our fans.

This was a home opener against a rival they have played since 1932.

They certainly did not want to bring an 0-6 record to their home opener this afternoon.

After 16,705 people attended the home opener, that figure was changed to near 15,000.

The Nets had won their first game of the season in the home opener.

They won their home opener but drew only 700 fans.

They are 0-2 heading into their home opener and looking to turn things around.

They will be used in every team's home opener this season.

Attendance was 8,400 for the home opener on May 2, 1976.