LeBron James Spoils Knicks Banner Night in Philadelphia 76ers Debut
LeBron James leads the Philadelphia 76ers past the champion New York Knicks 106-100 in a thrilling season opener at Madison Square Garden.
POLICY WIRE — New York, United States — LeBron James weathered a hostile reception from the Madison Square Garden crowd on Tuesday to launch his Philadelphia 76ers career with a statement victory.
The visiting 76ers spoiled the New York Knicks opening-night celebrations, rallying to defeat the defending NBA champions 106-100 on the very evening their championship banner was raised.
By bolstering their roster with both James and Jaylen Brown, Philadelphia signaled its immediate intent to challenge New York for the league crown.
James delivered an all-around performance, stuffing the stat sheet and earning stellar marks in his new uniform despite facing relentless pressure from fans riding high on the team’s recent title success.
Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)
