LeBron James makes 76ers debut in win over Knicks on NBA opening night
LeBron James began his 24th NBA season with 14 points and seven assists as the Philadelphia 76ers beat reigning champions the New York Knicks 106-100.
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LeBron James scored 14 points on his Philadelphia 76ers debut as they beat reigning NBA champions the New York Knicks 106-100 on opening night. The 41-year-old also had seven assists in his first game since joining the team from the Los Angeles Lakers over the summer. [1]
Tyrese Maxey led Philadelphia with 28 points. Jaylen Brown, another 76ers debutant after arriving from Boston, added 19 points, eight rebounds and six assists.
The Knicks had celebrated their first NBA title in 53 years before tip-off, raising a banner at Madison Square Garden. But Philadelphia took the lead in the third quarter and held on. Jalen Brunson scored 21 points for New York, while Karl-Anthony Towns had 19 points and 12 rebounds.
James told NBC he was still finding his rhythm after just over two weeks with his new team, but praised the 76ers’ defensive performance. [1]
Elsewhere on opening night, Detroit beat Boston 121-113 after a 23-0 scoring run, while Oklahoma City defeated San Antonio 116-104. Boston’s Paul George scored 38 points on his debut for the Celtics. [1]
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