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Sixers’ first win offers glimpse of how LeBron James, new lineup can work

The Sixers have plenty to figure out about sharing the ball. Their first win offered something just as useful — evidence that they can win without having the offense completely figured out. Philadelphia spoiled the Knicks’ championship celebration Tuesday, leaving…

By Sam Amico · Hoopswire

Published: Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 3:59 AM

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Philadelphia's 106-100 win over the Knicks demonstrated how LeBron James and their new lineup can successfully function.
The game featured the 76ers debuts of both LeBron James and Jaylen Brown alongside Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey.
The 76ers secured the victory through late defensive stops and timely scoring after New York cut the lead to one.

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The Philadelphia 76ers opened their season with a 106-100 victory over the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. The win marked the Philadelphia debuts of LeBron James and Jaylen Brown. Despite ongoing offensive adjustments, strong late-game execution and defensive stops by Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and James helped secure the win against the defending champions.

According to an analysis by PhillyVoice's Adam Aaronson cited in the report, head coach Nick Nurse utilized flexible defensive assignments, including placing James on Karl-Anthony Towns. Off the bench, Anfernee Simons and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope provided key perimeter scoring, while the team managed frontcourt rebounding challenges. Philadelphia next faces the Cleveland Cavaliers in their home opener.

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