Knicks fall to 76ers 106-100 in season opener despite Drummond's effort
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 21, 2026, 5:33 PM
Last updated Oct 21, 2026
The New York Knicks hosted the Philadelphia 76ers on October 20, 2026, in their season opener at Madison Square Garden. The Knicks received their championship rings but lost 106-100. Andre Drummond recorded a double-double, but overall team performance was lacking. Key players OG Anunoby and Mikal Bridges struggled, contributing to New York's inefficient shooting. The Knicks will face the Boston Celtics next on October 23.
- •Knicks receive championship rings before the game.
- •Andre Drummond scores 12 points and grabs 14 rebounds.
- •OG Anunoby scores 10 points on 3-of-12 shooting.
- •Knicks shoot 37% from the field overall.
- •Next game for the Knicks is against the Celtics on October 23.
- 5:33 PMYahoo Sports — Takeaways From Knicks’ 106-100 Defeat vs 76ers Including Drummond Double-Double
"On Tuesday night, New York Knicks players, coaches, and front office members received their championship rings before a sold-out Madison Square Garden watched the 2025-26 World Champions banner rise to the rafters. However, there was still a game to be played afterwards. Following the pomp and circumstance, the Knicks fell to the new-look Philadelphia 76ers …
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