# LeBron James’s 76ers beat Knicks on NBA opening night

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- Al Jazeera, 2026-10-21 08:30 UTC
- Sports
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/10/21/lebron-jamess-76ers-beat-ny-knicks-on-nbas-opening-night-at-msg?traffic_source=rss

> Philadelphia beat defending champions New York 106-100 at Madison Square Garden, interrupting the Knicks’ title-banner celebration. James scored 14 points and had seven assists, while Tyrese Maxey led all scorers with 28. Elsewhere on opening night, Oklahoma City defeated San Antonio 116-104.

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