Knicks and Sixers set for opening night clash with LeBron James
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 11:17 PM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
The New York Knicks will face the Philadelphia 76ers on October 20 at Madison Square Garden to open the 2026-27 NBA season. Knicks forward OG Anunoby spoke about the excitement of playing against LeBron James, noting the talent the revamped Sixers have added this summer. The matchup serves as a rematch from last season's playoffs where the Knicks swept the Sixers in Round 2. Anunoby emphasized the significance of the game, especially with ring night for the champion Knicks, and highlighted the challenge posed by Philadelphia’s new roster under coach Nick Nurse.
- •Knicks and Sixers play on October 20 to start the season.
- •Anunoby anticipates a challenge facing LeBron James.
- •Sixers include new stars Jaylen Brown and LeBron James.
- •Knicks swept the Sixers in the last playoff encounter.
- •Game also serves as the Knicks' ring night.
- 11:17 PMYahoo Sports — Knicks' OG Anunoby talks facing LeBron James, Sixers on opening night
"New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby gives his thoughts on facing LeBron James and the Philadelphia 76ers on opening night.
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