Knicks’ banner day turns into bummer night with early questions

There is the buzzkill element to all of this, sure.

By Mike Vaccaro · NY Post

Published: Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 4:03 AM

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Writer Mike Vaccaro argues the Knicks' opening-night celebration was spoiled by a poor performance against Philadelphia.
The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the New York Knicks with a final score of 106-100 on Tuesday night.
Vaccaro writes that the Knicks appeared flat, uninspired, and exhausted throughout the game despite a brief second-quarter run.

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The New York Knicks suffered a disappointing 106-100 defeat to the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday night, souring their opening-night banner celebration. Columnist Mike Vaccaro describes the loss as an immediate buzzkill that brought an abrupt end to the celebratory atmosphere following the franchise's summer festivities.

Vaccaro argues that beyond the final score, the team's overall performance was deeply troubling. He writes that the Knicks looked flat and strangely exhausted on opening night, managing only a brief positive run during the second quarter.

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