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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 Philadelphia’s new stars delivered in a rally that spoiled New York’s banner night.
- On Tuesday, the Philadelphia 76ers defeated the New York Knicks 106-100 at Madison Square Garden, sending an opening-night message to the defending champions.
- Newcomers LeBron James and Jaylen Brown joined Tyrese Maxey to secure the win following the Knicks' pregame championship banner ceremony.
- Maxey scored 28 points while reserves Anfernee Simons and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope capitalized on open looks as New York focused on the Sixers' larger names.
- Jalen Brunson scored 21 points but shot 6-for-19 against the Sixers' defense, while Karl-Anthony Towns added 19 points and 12 rebounds for the Knicks.
- The Sixers host the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday night for their home opener, while the Knicks visit Boston on Friday.
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The first day of the 2026-2027 NBA season began with a large number of star players changing uniforms. The Philadelphia 76ers, having acquired LeBron James and Jaylen Brown, were the first to smile. In the season opener held at Madison Square Garden in New York on the 21st (KST), Philadelphia defeated the defending champions
The Sixers, with LeBron James and Jaylen Brown, made an emphatic debut in this year's NBA
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