NBA to broadcast Warriors' opener in virtual reality

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Can't get tickets to the NBA tip-off game between the Golden State Warriors and the New Orleans Pelicans?

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You can still feel like you're right there in the "Roar-acle" in Oakland, California, thanks to a virtual-reality app.

The NBA and Turner Sports have announced plans to live stream Tuesday's opening game, making it the country's first professional sporting event to be streamed online.

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Fans can buy special gear – namely, a pair of Samsung Gear VR goggles costing between $100 and $200 – and download the Oculus Home app to stream the game through the Next VR portal.

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