The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the New York Knicks 106-100 on NBA opening night at Madison Square Garden, in LeBron James’s debut with Philadelphia. The Knicks were NBA champions, and the Sixers had assembled a potent lineup during the summer in hopes of winning their first title since 1983.
WHO:Philadelphia 76ers
WHAT:The 76ers defeated the New York Knicks 106-100 in LeBron James’s Philadelphia debut.
WHEN:Reported Oct 21, 2026 at 2:07 AM ET
WHERE:New York City, USA
WHY:The game was played as the NBA season opened.
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