Knicks struggle in season opener against Sixers, Brunson shares positives
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 21, 2026, 5:31 AM
Last updated Oct 21, 2026

The New York Knicks began their season with a loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on October 20. Despite the defeat, Jalen Brunson emphasized the potential benefits of the experience, stating it might help the team humble themselves and learn from their mistakes. The Knicks struggled significantly, allowing 22 points off turnovers and shooting only 35 percent in the first three quarters. Brunson remarked that the team's character would be revealed in the early part of the season, facing numerous playoff teams. They are set to play at Boston next on October 22.
- •Knicks lose opening game against Sixers on October 20.
- •Jalen Brunson believes the team can learn from the loss.
- •New York's starters had only five assists in the first three quarters.
- •Next game for Knicks is against Boston on October 22.
- •Brunson highlights the importance of early season challenges.
- 5:31 AMYahoo Sports — Jalen Brunson believes some positives can come from Knicks' ugly opening night loss
"Though there will be plenty for the Knicks to clean up ahead of Friday’s game at Boston, Jalen Brunson believes that some positives can come from New York’s ugly opening night loss.
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