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76ers take opening win against Knicks with LeBron James

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 21, 2026, 8:30 AM

Last updated Oct 21, 2026

76ers take opening win against Knicks with LeBron James

Summary

The Philadelphia 76ers won their opening game of the 2026/27 NBA season, defeating the New York Knicks 106-100 at Madison Square Garden. LeBron James contributed 14 points in his debut with the 76ers, who are now under scrutiny for their player rotation. Olympic medallist PV Sindhu expressed concern over the team's depth, highlighting the importance of maintaining player health throughout the season. The 76ers will host the Cleveland Cavaliers in their next game on Thursday.

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Status Watch

•76ers defeat Knicks 106-100 in season opener
•LeBron James scores 14 points
•PV Sindhu comments on team's thin rotation
•Next game against Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday
•Cavaliers lost 132-116 to Orlando Magic in preseason

Latest Updates

8:30 AMYahoo Sports — Two-time Indian Olympic medallist shares ‘only worry’ about 76ers during LeBron James’ debut

What they're saying

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Badminton star PV Sindhu has shared her verdict on the Philadelphia 76ers following their opening game of the 2026/27 NBA season. There is, of course, a lot of attention on the 76ers now that LeBron James has arrived and the spotlight was certainly on them on Tuesday when they clashed with the current champions, the New York Knicks, at Madison Square Garden.
— Yahoo Sports

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