LeBron James leads Sixers past defending champions Knicks in opener
LeBron James scored 14 points as the Philadelphia 76ers defeated the New York Knicks on NBA opening night.
Sixers win by six points
The final score was 106 to 100 in favor of Philadelphia. Tyrese Maxey recorded 28 points for the winning team. Jaylen Brown added 19 points with eight rebounds and six assists.
Knicks struggle after title win
New York raised their third championship banner before the game started. Jalen Brunson led the visitors with 21 points while Karl-Anthony Towns contributed 19 points and 12 rebounds. The defending champions could not secure a victory in their season opener.
James adjusts to new squad
The 41-year-old veteran said he was still finding his rhythm with the group. He noted that it had been only two weeks since joining the franchise. James expressed satisfaction with the defensive effort shown by his teammates.
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