LeBron James’s 76ers beat the Knicks on NBA opening night at Madison Square Garden

The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the defending NBA champion New York Knicks 106-100 on opening night at Madison Square Garden, where New York had raised its championship banner. LeBron James, 41, began a record-extending 24th NBA season with his fourth team, scoring 14 points and recording seven assists; Tyrese Maxey led all scorers with 28 points. Jaylen Brown added 19 points for Philadelphia, while Jalen Brunson scored 21 for New York. The 76ers regained the lead in the third quarter and held off every Knicks comeback attempt.