Summary
LeBron James and the Philadelphia 76ers defeated the New York Knicks 106-100 on the Knicks’ championship banner-raising night at Madison Square Garden. LeBron scored 14 points and helped his teammates, while the 76ers held off the Knicks after losing the lead briefly in the third quarter.Key Facts
- The game was the NBA season opener at Madison Square Garden in New York.
- The Knicks were celebrating their first NBA title in 53 years with a banner ceremony.
- LeBron James, now 41, is playing his 24th NBA season with the 76ers.
- Tyrese Maxey scored the most points for the 76ers with 28.
- Jaylen Brown, traded to the 76ers in July, scored 19 points and had multiple rebounds and assists.
- The Knicks’ top scorers were Jalen Brunson (21 points) and Karl-Anthony Towns (19 points).
- In another opening night game, Oklahoma City Thunder beat the San Antonio Spurs 116-104, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scoring 32 points.
- The Spurs’ top rookie, Victor Wembanyama, struggled to score but contributed with rebounds and blocks.
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