LeBron, Sixers spoil Knicks party as NBA season tips off
LeBron James and his new Philadelphia 76ers teammates crashed the New York Knicks' season-opening celebrations on Tuesday, beating the defending NBA champions 106-100 on the night they raised their title banner at Madison Square Garden.James, a four-time NBA champion and the league's all-time leading scorer, admitted that winning on another team's ring ceremony night was especially satisfying.
In the NBA season opener, the Philadelphia 76ers defeated the defending champions New York Knicks, 106-100. LeBron James, entering his 24th NBA season with his fourth team, scored 14 points and provided seven assists for the Sixers, who also honored their championship rings with former Knicks legends including Bill Bradley, Earl Monroe, and Walt Frazier.
Jaylen Brown led the Knicks with 19 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists, while Joel Embiid added 13 points and 11 rebounds for the Sixers. Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 21 points, and Karl-Anthony Towns contributed 19 points and 12 rebounds. Despite the Knicks' earlier lead in the season opener, the Sixers reclaimed the lead in the third quarter and held on to win.
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