76ers win opening game with LeBron James and Jaylen Brown, beating NBA champion Knicks 106-100
- On Tuesday, the Philadelphia 76ers defeated the New York Knicks 106-100 at Madison Square Garden, spoiling the Knicks' championship banner-raising ceremony on opening night.
- Philadelphia overhauled its roster this offseason, acquiring All-Star Jaylen Brown from the Boston Celtics and signing LeBron James in free agency to join Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey.
- James recorded 14 points, nine rebounds, and seven assists in his debut, while Tyrese Maxey led all scorers with 28 points; fans at Madison Square Garden booed and chanted at the 41-year-old.
- Following the New York victory, the 76ers host Cleveland on Thursday night in their home opener, positioning Philadelphia as an immediate 2027 NBA title contender alongside the defending-champion Knicks.
- Center Joel Embiid credited the team's resilience, saying the squad stayed together despite early struggles as Philadelphia aims to build a championship culture after years of roster instability.
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76ers erase 29-point deficit to defeat Cavs
LOS ANGELES — The Philadelphia 76ers erased a 29-point deficit to stun the Cleveland Cavaliers, 114-106, on Thursday (Friday in Manila) in NBA superstar LeBron James’ first home game since landing in Philly as a free agent.
76ers flash fight, star power, as Maxey, James, Embiid power back from 29-point hole to top Cavs
The Philadelphia 76ers have already made a splash this season by beating the Cavaliers in a thrilling comeback. Tyrese Maxey and James Harden got into a heated exchange, energizing the crowd. LeBron James has fans dreaming of a championship. The…
Tyrese Maxey scored 32 points for the Philadelphia 76ers in their 114-106 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA. The 76ers, who trailed by 29 points, took control of the game with a 15-0 run in the final quarter and finished the game with a 2-0 record.
The Sixers turn a 29-point downside against the Cavaliers, King James' former team.
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