Philadelphia 76ers open season with win over Knicks at Madison Square Garden

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Last updated Oct 22, 2026

Philadelphia 76ers open season with win over Knicks at Madison Square Garden
Summary

The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the defending champion New York Knicks 106-100 on October 21. LeBron James, who contributed 14 points, nine rebounds, and seven assists, helped facilitate the offense. Tyrese Maxey led all scorers with 28 points, while Joel Embiid finished with 13 points and 11 rebounds. Despite a mixed performance, the result suggests the team's potential for cohesion given the collection of star talent. Philadelphia will need to address concerns about three-point shooting after converting only 27.5% against New York.

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  • •76ers secured a season-opening win at Madison Square Garden.
  • •LeBron James recorded 14 points, nine rebounds, and seven assists.
  • •Tyrese Maxey led with 28 points in the game.
  • •Philadelphia shot 27.5% from three-point range against New York.
  • •The team's chemistry will be tested throughout the season.
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Before Tuesday night, I thought the Philadelphia 76ers were a basketball experiment waiting to go wrong. LeBron James, Jaylen Brown, Joel Embiid, and Tyrese Maxey are an absurd collection of talent, but talent alone doesn’t win championships. Sometimes it creates a team with four stars, three basketballs’ worth of offensive ambitions, and absolutely no idea…

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