76ers win opening game with LeBron James and Jaylen Brown, beating NBA champion Knicks 106-100
Tyrese Maxey scored 28 points as Philadelphia erased an early deficit and handed New York a 106-100 loss in the opener.
- On Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026, LeBron James debuted for the Philadelphia 76ers, defeating the defending champion New York Knicks 106-100 at Madison Square Garden and crashing the Knicks' championship banner ceremony.
- Madison Square Garden hosted a sellout crowd of 19,812 fans as the Knicks raised their first championship banner since 1973 and distributed rings to celebrate their first NBA title in 53 years.
- Knicks fans chanted "We don't want you" at James during free throws, yet the 41-year-old contributed 14 points, nine rebounds, and six assists in his 76ers debut.
- Tyrese Maxey led all scorers with 28 points while All-Star Jaylen Brown added 19 points and eight rebounds, helping the 76ers hold the Knicks to 37% shooting.
- Local activists are scrutinizing James' unlimited helicopter commute between New York and Philadelphia, with activist group Stop The Chop NY/NJ collecting 5,437 petition signatures against nonessential air traffic.
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James remains realistic after Philadelphia 76ers beat New York Knicks in NBA opener
LeBron James said the Philadelphia 76ers still had plenty of room for improvement after launching their NBA season with an impressive opening night victory over the New York Knicks on Tuesday. James, 41, launched his quest for a fifth NBA championship with 14 points and seven assists in a 106-100 defeat of the reigning champions at Madison Square Garden. But despite an encouraging first win in a Philadelphia uniform, James was keeping his feet f…
The 81st season of the NBA has begun. In Madison Square Garden, the champion banner was fluttered, the New York basketball players got the rings, but then they had to concede the superiority of Philadelphia, which was better with 106:100.
Chicago (USA), 20 Oct (EFE).- LeBron James premiered his stage with the Philadelphia 76ers this Tuesday with a 106-100 victory in the New York Knicks field, which saw the celebration of his NBA title bitterly on a night when they raised the champion banner to the Madison ceiling [...] Entry 100-106. LeBron James and the 76ers water the Knicks party was first published in HolaNews.
The NBA season has begun and the time of LeBron James in Philadelphia. To start, the superstar wins with the 76ers at the defending champion in New York. Best shooter is another.
(Seoul = Yonhap News) Reporter Choi Tae-yong = 'King' LeBron James, who transferred to the Philadelphia 76ers of the National Basketball Association (NBA), is in his 24th season and 2026...
The 2026-2027 NBA regular season began on Wednesday night, and the defending champion New York Knicks (0-1) started with a loss.
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