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LeBron, Sixers spoil Knicks party as NBA season tips off
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Context
What happened: LeBron James and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the defending champion New York Knicks 106-100 on opening night at Madison Square Garden, the night the Knicks raised their title banner.
Key numbers: 106-100 final score. James, 41, scored 14 points with seven assists in his 24th season. Tyrese Maxey led all scorers with 28 points. The 76ers had 28 assists.
Why it matters: James said he is still finding his rhythm after a little over two weeks with the new squad, and the game showed him as a facilitator for younger teammates like Maxey.
What changed
LeBron James and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the defending champion New York Knicks 106-100 on opening night at Madison Square Garden, the night the Knicks raised their title banner.
Why it matters
James said he is still finding his rhythm after a little over two weeks with the new squad, and the game showed him as a facilitator for younger teammates like Maxey.
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Oct 21, 2026 05:22 AM ET