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LeBron James helps 76ers spoil Knicks' ring ceremony with debut win

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 21, 2026, 2:57 AM

Last updated Oct 21, 2026

LeBron James helps 76ers spoil Knicks' ring ceremony with debut win

Summary

LeBron James made a notable debut for the Philadelphia 76ers on October 20, 2026, leading the team to a 106-100 victory over the New York Knicks. This match, held at Madison Square Garden, marked the first time in four attempts that James won a game during his debut with a new NBA team. The victory spoiled the Knicks' ring ceremony night, as LeBron contributed 14 points, nine rebounds, and seven assists in 34 minutes of play. The win puts the 76ers off to a strong start this season, adding momentum to their championship aspirations.

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•LeBron James scored 14 points in 34 minutes for the 76ers.
•The game ended with the 76ers defeating the Knicks 106-100.
•This was LeBron's first debut win after several losses previously.
•The match took place at Madison Square Garden during the Knicks' ring ceremony.
•The 76ers start the season strong with this victory.

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2:57 AMYahoo Sports — LeBron James finally ends 23-year curse after 76ers spoil Knicks’ ring ceremony night

What they're saying

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LeBron James has achieved everything during his NBA career, but Tuesday night saw the 41-year-old experience something for the first time ever. LeBron James and the Philadelphia 76ers spoiled ‘banner night’ at Madison Square Garden by beating the New York Knicks 106-100 on Tuesday night.
— Yahoo Sports

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