Joel Embiid is very clearly not the player he once was due to all the injury problems he’s gone through over the past few years. But the Philadelphia 76ers may not need him to be his MVP-level self anyway, at least in the early goings of the season. On Tuesday night, the 76ers spoiled the […]
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Karl‑Anthony Towns warned the Knicks they’re not yet the championship‑level team after a 106‑100 season‑opening loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Oct. 21, 2026. The Knicks led 58‑54 at halftime, but Philadelphia exploded for a 29‑18 third‑quarter swing, pulling ahead 83‑76. Towns finished with 19 points and 12 rebounds, hitting a late three to cut the lead to one, but New York missed four of their final eight shots. Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 21, while Tyrese Maxey poured in 28 for the 76ers. Towns emphasized the need to rebuild the late‑game execution that powered last season’s title run.
NEW YORK — After All-Star LeBron James made his Philadelphia 76ers debut in a 106-100 win against the New York Knicks, he shared what impressed him most about Tyrese Maxey, who tallied a game-high 28 points. Joel Embiid told Maxey he felt something different about the 76ers’ approach against the Knicks, a division rival. Philadelphia […]
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Joel Embiid praised the Philadelphia 76ers’ defensive performance and emphasized the team’s potential after they opened the season with a 106-100 victory over the New York Knicks on Tuesday. Embiid finished with 13 points, 11 rebounds, six assists and three blocks as Philadelphia overcame a four-point halftime deficit at Madison Square Garden. The center said […]
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Jaylen Brown said the Philadelphia 76ers still have plenty of work ahead despite opening the season with a 106-100 road victory over the New York Knicks on Tuesday. Brown recorded 19 points, eight rebounds and six assists in his first game since being acquired from the Boston Celtics. Philadelphia rallied from a halftime deficit and […]
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LeBron James lauds the Philadelphia 76ers after they rally to a 106-100 season‑opening win over the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. James, tallying 14 points, nine rebounds and seven assists in his debut regular‑season game for Philadelphia, praised the team's defensive tweaks and clutch execution, calling it a hallmark of a quality squad. The 41‑year‑old begins his record 24th NBA season with a promising start.
Josh Hart said the New York Knicks were ready to move on from their championship celebrations and focus on the new season after opening their title defense with a 106-100 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday night. The Knicks raised their championship banner and received their rings at Madison Square Garden before the game, […]
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Jalen Brunson said the New York Knicks must move on from its championship celebrations and improve after opening the 2026-27 NBA season with a 106-100 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday. Brunson scored 21 points but shot 6-for-19 from the field as Philadelphia spoiled the Knicks’ banner-raising night at Madison Square Garden. The Knicks […]
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New York Knicks head coach Mike Brown did not hide his frustration after his team opened its title defense with a 106-100 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday, criticizing the Knicks’ transition defense, offensive spacing and failure to execute consistently. “What an ugly game,” Brown said after the defeat at Madison Square Garden, where […]
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Jalen Brunson treats the Knicks' loss to the 76ers on the banner night as a humbling experience.
Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse praised Joel Embiid’s decision-making, the team’s second-half defense and its ability to respond under pressure after a 106-100 victory over the New York Knicks on Tuesday. Nurse highlighted Embiid’s willingness to make the right play rather than force his own shot in Philadelphia’s season opener, which also marked LeBron […]
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When the story of the Philadelphia 76ers’ Opening Night showdown against the New York Knicks is placed in the annals of basketball history, it will unquestionably go down as a marquee night for Philly’s finest. LeBron James got to ruin the team he almost joined in free agency’s ring night. Nick Nurse – and everyone […]
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At Madison Square Garden, Karl-Anthony Towns tearfully watched the Knicks raise the 2025‑26 championship banner alongside his father, Karl Towns Sr., a moment that caps a six‑year grief journey after his mother died of COVID‑19. The Knicks fell 100‑106 to LeBron James‑led 76ers, but Towns' emotional tribute and his remarks about fighting for rings with his dad stole the spotlight. He also recently opened up about his mental‑health struggles and crediting wellness coach Arnie Kander for helping him heal. With contract talks paused, Towns says he’d take a pay cut to keep New York’s core together, signaling his commitment to the franchise.
The Philadelphia 76ers opened the 2026-27 NBA season with a 106-100 victory over the defending champion New York Knicks on Tuesday, spoiling the hosts’ championship celebration in LeBron James’ debut for his new team. Tyrese Maxey led Philadelphia with 28 points, while Jaylen Brown contributed 19 points, eight rebounds and six assists in his first […]
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NEW YORK — All-Star LeBron James discussed beating the New York Knicks in his Philadelphia 76ers debut that led to a 106-100 victory at Madison Square Garden. Despite James accusing the Knicks of a championship whistle on the night New York raised its first championship banner in 53 years, it was the 76ers who had […]
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LeBron James and Jaylen Brown drew most of the attention in their Philadelphia 76ers debuts, but it was Tyrese Maxey who led the way on Opening Night and put his name alongside two franchise legends in the process. Maxey poured in a game-high 28 points as the 76ers beat the New York Knicks 106-100 at […]
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The Philadelphia 76ers will need to incorporate all their stars into the offense, as Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid and VJ Edgecombe try to develop chemistry with newcomers LeBron James and Jaylen Brown. This group will also have to crash the glass with more effectiveness and address its big-man depth, as it surrendered 53 rebounds on […]
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New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson had a positive outlook following a 106-100 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers to open the 2026-27 season on Tuesday.
The Sixers edge the Knicks 106‑100 in the season opener at Madison Square Garden, with Joel Embiid and reigning Finals MVP Jalen Brunson leading Philadelphia’s offense. Despite early foul trouble for Karl‑Anthony Towns and a quiet night from Knicks guard Tyrese Maxey, New York fought hard but couldn’t contain Philly’s balanced attack, which shot just 28% from three but capitalized on mid‑range opportunities. Andre Drummond logged 24 minutes for the Knicks but struggled inside, while the Sixers’ rotation still feels rough. Both coaches acknowledge clunky rotations and lingering chemistry issues as the teams look ahead to the rest of the season.
The Sixers have plenty to figure out about sharing the ball. Their first win offered something just as useful — evidence that they can win without having the offense completely figured out. Philadelphia spoiled the Knicks’ championship celebration Tuesday, leaving Madison Square Garden with a 106-100 victory in the debuts of LeBron James and Jaylen […]
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On Tuesday night, the New York Knicks celebrated their 2026 NBA championship for the final time. Players received their championship rings, and they saw banner number three head towards the rafters. Jalen Brunson, the 2026 NBA Finals MVP, received some deafening cheers from the crowd at Madison Square Garden, akin to a generous king getting […]
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NEW YORK — After a 106-100 win over the New York Knicks on Opening Night, Philadelphia 76ers veteran center Joel Embiid told Tyrese Maxey something felt different about facing the Knicks. All-Star LeBron James made his 76ers debut as well as Jaylen Brown. In the revamped 76ers’ first game of 2026-27, Embiid felt the difference against […]
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Opening Night was supposed to be a celebration of everything the New York Knicks had accomplished. Instead, the Madison Square Garden festivities ended with a frustrating 106-100 loss to LeBron James’ Philadelphia 76ers. It turned a banner-raising occasion into an early-season reality check. The Knicks’ offseason had been built around preserving the championship-winning core and […]
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The New York Knicks reaped the rewards of last season’s hard work prior to their season opener against the Philadelphia 76ers. Not only did they receive their championship rings, they also saw championship banner number three get lifted towards the rafters at Madison Square Garden. The fans in attendance at Madison Square Garden showered the […]
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LeBron James celebrates his 76ers debut with a unique post‑game handshake for VJ Edgecombe after Philadelphia tops the defending champion New York Knicks 106‑100 at Madison Square Garden. James posts 14 points, nine rebounds and seven assists, while Tyrese Maxey leads with 28 and rookie Jaylen Brown adds 19 in his first game for the Sixers. Edgecombe contributes nine points and the duo’s camaraderie signals James taking the young guard under his wing. The victory spoils the Knicks’ championship celebrations, highlighted by an 11‑0 run to close the third quarter, marking a strong start to the 2026‑27 season.