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76ers win opening game with LeBron James and Jaylen Brown, beating NBA champion Knicks 106-100

Tyrese Maxey scored 28 points as the 76ers spoiled New York’s banner night with a comeback win over the defending champions.

  • On Tuesday, the New York Knicks will raise their first championship banner since 1973 and receive their rings before hosting the Philadelphia 76ers at Madison Square Garden, marking LeBron James's debut with his new team.
  • After defeating the San Antonio Spurs in five games to end a 53-year championship drought, Knicks captain Jalen Brunson described sharing the moment with fans as "definitely special."
  • With resale prices averaging about $1,800, tickets for this historic opener are the most expensive regular-season NBA game ever on the secondary market, with TickPick reporting get-in prices reached $1,010 as of Sunday evening.
  • Defending champions maintain a 79.7% win rate in home openers, though the retooled 76ers featuring Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and Jaylen Brown aim to disrupt the celebration.
  • Starting Monday, October 19, fans can enter Michelob ULTRA's Superior Access promotion to win one of 2,026 limited-edition bottle openers crafted from the championship hardwood.
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The NBA season has started and the time of LeBron James in Philadelphia. To start, the star won with the 76ers with the defending champion New York Knicks 106:100. Before the start of the match at Madison Squre Garden, the hosts had celebrated their championship title from the previous season with the traditional raising of a flag under the roof of the hall. James had changed to the 76ers after seven years at the Los Angeles Lakers. He finished …

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We bring to your attention the outcomes and bright moments of another game day at the National Basketball Association.

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LeBron James wins his 76ers debut with 106:100 at the Knicks and disturbs their master celebration. The NBA star convinces with 14 points, nine rebounds and seven assists.

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Last night, Philadelphia basketball players beat the New York Knicks 106:100 at the opening of the new NBA season.

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sportsmole.co.uk broke the news on Sunday, October 18, 2026.
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