Brief

76ers beat Knicks 106-100 in season‑opening showdown

LeBron James and new addition Tyrese Brown helped the Sixers edge the defending champion Knicks in a close opening night game.

By Felo News Desk · Published Wed, 21 Oct 2026 09:48:06 GMT

The Philadelphia 76ers opened their regular season on Tuesday with a 106-100 victory over the defending‑champion New York Knicks, according to Bleacher Report. LeBron James and rookie Tyrese Brown contributed to the win, while the Sixers forced Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson into a tough shooting night, going 6-for-19 and posting a minus‑14 plus‑minus.

Philadelphia moved the ball efficiently, recording 28 assists and turning steals and rebounds into transition points. Bench players Kentavious Caldwell‑Pope (10 points) and Anfernee Simons (13 points) added solid minutes, and the team’s defense was praised for its cohesion.

The Knicks, celebrating last season’s championship banner at Madison Square Garden, fell short and will look to rebound on the road against the Boston Celtics on Friday. The Sixers will host the Cleveland Cavaliers Thursday to continue building momentum.

Key facts

Philadelphia 76ers defeated New York Knicks 106-100. (bleacherreport.com)
Jalen Brunson shot 6-of-19 and was minus‑14 in plus‑minus. (bleacherreport.com)
Philadelphia recorded 28 assists and highlighted bench scoring from Caldwell‑Pope and Simons. (bleacherreport.com)
The win came on Tuesday, the season opener for both teams. (bleacherreport.com)