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NBA roundup: Sixers spoil Knicks’ title celebration in season opener

Tyrese Maxey scored a game-high 28 points Tuesday night for the visiting Philadelphia 76ers, who spoiled the New York Knicks' ring and banner-raising ceremony with a 106-100 victory in the season opener for both teams.

Published: Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 5:44 AM
NBA roundup: Sixers spoil Knicks’ title celebration in season opener
Key Things to Know
  • Tyrese Maxey scored 28 points as the Philadelphia 76ers defeated the New York Knicks 106-100.
  • The 76ers spoiled the Knicks' pregame championship ring and banner-raising ceremony.
  • Duncan Robinson and Detroit used a late 23-0 run to beat Paul George and the Boston Celtics.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Tyrese Maxey scored a game-high 28 points to lead the visiting Philadelphia 76ers to a 106-100 victory over the New York Knicks on Tuesday. Philadelphia spoiled New York's pregame championship ring and banner-raising ceremony, using an 11-0 third-quarter run to take control behind team debuts from Jaylen Brown and LeBron James.

Elsewhere on opening night, Duncan Robinson scored 15 fourth-quarter points as the Detroit Pistons used a 23-0 run to defeat the Boston Celtics despite Paul George's 38 points. In San Antonio, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander poured in 32 points to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a season-opening victory over the Spurs.

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