Knicks vs 76ers
In short
The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the New York Knicks 106-100 in their season opener on Tuesday, 20 October 2026.
The teams
The New York Knicks, the reigning NBA champions, hosted the Philadelphia 76ers. The 76ers featured the debut of LeBron James and Jaylen Brown.
When and where
Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at Madison Square Garden.
What is at stake
This was the season opener for both teams in the NBA.
Easy to mix up
This match was the season opener for both sides, which may be confused with other early-season fixtures between these two teams.
Sources
- LeBron James makes 76ers debut vs Knicks: Stats, highlights and analysis
- LeBron James and the 76ers Spoil Knicks’ Home Opener in Front of Star-Studded Crowd
- ‘We don’t want you’ – Knicks fans chant brutal message at LeBron James during his 76ers debut
- LeBron James Taunted by Knicks Fans with ‘We Don’t Want You’ Chants at MSG