76ers start season with win over Knicks on ring night
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 21, 2026, 5:40 AM
Last updated Oct 21, 2026
The Philadelphia 76ers faced the New York Knicks in their season opener at Madison Square Garden on October 20, 2026. The 76ers secured a 106-100 victory, highlighting the team's potential with new additions LeBron James and Jaylen Brown. Tyrese Maxey led the scoring with 28 points, while Joel Embiid contributed significantly with 11 rebounds despite a shooting struggle. The win marked a welcome start for Philadelphia after last season's playoff disappointment against the Knicks. The team aims to improve in rebounding and chemistry as they move forward in the season.
- •76ers win 106-100 against Knicks in season opener on October 20.
- •Tyrese Maxey leads 76ers with 28 points; Embiid records 11 rebounds.
- •LeBron James and Jaylen Brown contribute to team chemistry.
- •Win comes on the Knicks' ring night, raising expectations for Philadelphia.
- •76ers must address rebounding issues, having surrendered 53 rebounds.
- 5:40 AMYahoo Sports — 76ers fans take a victory lap after finally getting revenge on the Knicks
"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 Tuesday night. But […] The post 76ers fans take a victory lap after finally getting revenge on the Knicks appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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