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LeBron James debuts as 76ers defeat Knicks in season opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 21, 2026, 3:03 AM

Last updated Oct 21, 2026

LeBron James debuts as 76ers defeat Knicks in season opener

Summary

In the NBA season opener on October 20, 2026, LeBron James contributed 14 points, nine rebounds, and seven assists for the Philadelphia 76ers in a 106-100 victory against the New York Knicks. Jordyn Woods attended the game to support husband Karl-Anthony Towns, who scored 19 points with 12 rebounds. The match marked Towns celebrating his championship ring and the raising of the 2026 NBA Championship banner at Madison Square Garden. While the Knicks had a strong showing early, they could not maintain momentum against the 76ers. The loss has cast doubt on the legend of Woods' 'lucky bag,' which was believed to bring good fortune to the team.

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By the Numbers

•LeBron James plays his first game with the 76ers.
•Knicks lose 106-100 to the 76ers despite Towns' strong performance.
•Woods' lucky gold bag fails to bring the Knicks victory.
•Madison Square Garden hosted the season opener on October 20, 2026.
•The Knicks celebrated their 2026 Championship ring ceremony during the game.

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3:03 AMYahoo Sports — Karl-Anthony Towns’ wife Jordyn Woods’ lucky gold bag loses its charm vs. LeBron James’ 76ers

What they're saying

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Jordyn Woods was in Madison Square Garden for the 2026-27 NBA season opener to support New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns against the Philadelphia 76ers. Woods watched Towns get immortalised in NBA history as an NBA Champion, receiving his championship ring as the Knicks 2026 NBA Championship banner went up into the rafters of the most famous arena in basketball history.
— Yahoo Sports

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