Tyrese Maxey scored 28 points, LeBron James posted 14 points as 76ers defeated holders the New York Knicks on the NBA’ season opener.
The 41-year-old, who is entering a record-extending 24th NBA season with his fourth team after leaving the LA Lakers this summer, also had seven assists in a 106-100 victory over the Knicks.
Tyrese Maxey top-scored for Philadelphia with 28 points.
that 1-0 feeling 🙂↕️ https://t.co/jvsy5zEBwp
— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) October 21, 2026
Jaylen Brown, who also made his debut after joining from the Boston Celtics in a high-profile trade for Paul George, added 19 points, eight rebounds and six assists, per BBC Sport.
It was a big night for the Knicks before tip-off. They celebrated their title, raising their third championship banner to the rafters at Madison Square Garden in front of a crowd that included celebrity fans Ben Stiller and Spike Lee.
The Knicks ended a 53-year title drought by beating the San Antonio Spurs in last season’s NBA Finals. They couldn’t start the season with a win, though, as the 76ers took the lead in the third quarter and held on.
Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 21 points, and Karl-Anthony Towns had 19 points and 12 rebounds.
back in action on Friday. https://t.co/M6N4p4owUL
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) October 21, 2026
“I could be a lot better,” James told broadcaster NBC. “Still getting my rhythm, obviously just a little bit over two weeks with the new squad.
“But I like the way we played. I think we played exceptionally well, especially defensively.”
