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76ers win opening game with LeBron James and Jaylen Brown, beating NBA champion Knicks 106-100
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The Philadelphia 76ers sent an opening-night message they’ll be a contender for the New York Knicks’ NBA title after adding LeBron James and Jaylen Brown, rallying for a 106-100 victory Tuesday night. Tyrese Maxey scored 28 points and Brown had 19 points, eight rebounds and six assists in his first …
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LeBron James is set to open his 24th season in New York when his 76ers visit the Knicks
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76ers win opening game with LeBron James and Jaylen Brown, beating NBA champion Knicks 106-100
For the first time in 53 years, the New York Knicks enter the season as reigning NBA champions and will receive their championship rings and celebrate with a banner ceremony on Tuesday at Madison Square Garden, when they host the new-look Philadelphia 76ers.
The offseason certainly goes much quicker when you’re on top of the mountain, and that’s exactly where the Knicks are. But it’s already time to turn the page. With the Larry O’Brien Trophy in hand, the target on the Knicks’ backs is gargantuan, and a reloaded Eastern Conference is going to take its …
The Knicks won their first NBA title in 53 years despite the distractions brought about by James Dolan down the stretch. While they reeled off a 13-game postseason winning streak and battled Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs, the controversial owner invited President Donald Trump to Game 3…
The Knicks will have no shortage of primetime matchups as the defending NBA champions, and a gauntlet of a 2026-27 schedule awaits: 13 back-to-backs, at least nine road games in December, including the NBA Cup, and marquee matchups galore against some of the very best the game has to offer.
The noise that comes with winning an NBA title and then trying to defend it is plenty loud for the New York Knicks, who have a banner-raising and ring ceremony, succeeded by an actual basketball game on Tuesday night.
The Knicks see the same thing everyone else sees when they look at the new Sixers — extraordinary talent and plenty still to figure out. Philadelphia will unveil LeBron James, Jaylen Brown and its new starting five Tuesday night against a defending champion returning nearly its entire rotation.
The wait is over! The new-look Philadelphia 76ers take on the defending champion New York Knicks Tuesday night at Madison Square Garden. The game airs on NBC10 and streams on Peacock at 7 p.m. ET. The Sixers had a memorable offseason, acquiring NBA legend LeBron James as well as all-star and 2024 Fi…
What to Know LeBron James and Jaylen Brown make their regular-season Sixers debuts. The star-packed Sixers face an immediate test as they open their season against the defending champion Knicks. The Knicks will raise their championship banner and receive their rings before tipoff.
Our writers give their verdicts on the new season, which tips off Tuesday. Who will claim the title? And which youngster will make the superstar leap? Seeing all the fruits borne of an incredible summer of player movement.
MIDTOWN, Manhattan (PIX11) -- The wait is over! The New York Knicks will host the Philadelphia 76ers in the season opener on Tuesday at Madison Square Garden. The Knicks will raise their championship banner before the game and receive their championship rings.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 20: LeBron James #23 of the Philadelphia 76ers drives to the basket during the third quarter of the game against Mikal Bridges #25 of the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on October 20, 2026 in New York City.
Jalen Brunson C of New York Knicks holds the MVP trophy during the awarding ceremony after the final game 5 between New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs at the 2025-2026 NBA basketball game in San Antonio, the United States, June 13, 2026. (Photo by Wu Xiaoling/Xinhua via Getty Images)
The defending champion New York Knicks raise their championship banner at MSG as LeBron James debuts for the 76ers. Here is what is at stake for both teams.
While Tuesday's opener vs. the Knicks will be one of 82 regular-season matchups for the 2026-27 Sixers, there is no doubt that a win would create a loud statement.
Philadelphia spoiled the Knicks’ championship ring and banner night with a 106-100 win at MSG as Tyrese Maxey scored 28 and LeBron James debuted with 14 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists.
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