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  "id": 15851286,
  "title": "LeBron James reveals key adjustment that helped 76ers limit Knicks",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/lebron-james-reveals-key-adjustment-that-helped-76ers-limit-knicks",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-21T05:42:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/lebron-james-reveals-key-adjustment-054233772.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In the Philadelphia 76ers' debut against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden, the Sixers emerged victorious with a narrow 106-100 win. Despite LeBron James accusing the Knicks of a championship whistle following New York's first-ever championship banner in 53 years, the Sixers secured the win. After the game, James highlighted the team's defensive struggles that kept the game relatively close throughout, but emphasized the importance of closing out second-chance points in the second half. The Knicks converted seven second-chance points off of 14 offensive rebounds against the Sixers. Additionally, the Sixers struggled with three-point shooting, connecting on only 11 of 40 attempts. However, the team's defense, which was a collective effort, played a crucial role in limiting the Knicks to 100 points, a key factor in Jaylen Brown's 19-point performance that contributed to the Sixers' success.",
  "summary": "NEW YORK — All-Star LeBron James discussed beating the New York Knicks in his Philadelphia 76ers debut that led to a 106-100 victory at Madison Square Garden. Despite James accusing the Knicks of a championship whistle on the night New York raised its first championship banner in 53 years, it was the 76ers who had the last laugh in a six-point win […] The post LeBron James reveals key adjustment…",
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      {
        "outlet": "CBS News",
        "title": "LeBron James making debut with 76ers as NBA season kicks off",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/lebron-james-making-debut-with-76ers-as-nba-season-kicks-off",
        "published": "2026-10-21T00:03:23.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "76ers win opening game with LeBron James, beat NBA champion Knicks 106-100",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/76ers-win-opening-game-with-lebron-james-beat-nba-champion-knicks-106",
        "published": "2026-10-21T02:10:19.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "LeBron, Sixers spoil Knicks party as NBA season tips off",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/lebron-sixers-spoil-knicks-party-as-nba-season-tips-off",
        "published": "2026-10-21T02:30:02.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "LeBron, Sixers spoil Knicks party as NBA season tips off",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/lebron-sixers-spoil-knicks-party-as-nba-season-tips-off-15839793",
        "published": "2026-10-21T03:18:22.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Party crasher! LeBron ruins Knicks’ banner night in winning Sixers debut",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/party-crasher-lebron-ruins-knicks-banner-night-in-winning-sixers-debut",
        "published": "2026-10-21T05:06:34.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "BBC Sport",
        "title": "LeBron James' 76ers beat Knicks on NBA opening night",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/lebron-james-76ers-beat-knicks-on-nba-opening-night",
        "published": "2026-10-21T06:34:15.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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