76ers defeat Knicks 106-100 in season opener as LeBron James and Jaylen Brown debut
Philadelphia beat New York 106-100 on opening night, with LeBron James and Jaylen Brown making their first appearances for the 76ers.
Philadelphia secured a 106-100 victory over New York in the NBA season opener, snapping the Knicks' brief halftime lead. The win marked the debut of LeBron James and Jaylen Brown with the 76ers, who overcame a sloppy third quarter from the Knicks to take control.
James contributed 14 points, nine rebounds and seven assists, while Brown added 19 points, eight rebounds and six assists. Tyrese Maxey led all scorers with 28 points, and Joel Embiid recorded a double-double with 13 points and 11 rebounds despite shooting poorly.
The Knicks entered halftime ahead 58-54 but could not regain the lead after the third quarter, during which James and Brown each scored on key plays, including an alley-oop dunk by James and a buzzer-beating three-pointer by Brown. New York’s Jalen Brunson led the team with 21 points, and Andre Drummond posted 12 points and 14 rebounds.
Both teams will continue their early-season schedules, with the 76ers set to host the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday and the Knicks traveling to Boston on Friday.