76ers spoil Knicks' championship ring ceremony with season-opening win
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 21, 2026, 12:17 PM
Last updated Oct 21, 2026
The NBA season opened with the Philadelphia 76ers defeating the New York Knicks, 106-100, at Madison Square Garden. The game dampened the Knicks' celebration of their championship rings. LeBron James achieved his first win with a new team at age 24, and the Detroit Pistons made history with a comeback victory against the Boston Celtics. The Oklahoma City Thunder also secured a win against the San Antonio Spurs, showcasing strong performances by Cade Cunningham and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
- •76ers win 106-100 against Knicks in season opener.
- •LeBron James wins first game with new team, scoring 14 points.
- •Pistons erase 22-point deficit to top Celtics, 121-113.
- •Thunder take down Spurs, 116-104, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scoring 32.
- •Paul George sets Celtics debut record with 38 points.
- 12:17 PMYahoo Sports — 🏀 Y! Sports AM: Back in action
"The 76ers, Pistons and Thunder opened their seasons 1-0.
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