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Maxey’s 28 Leads 76ers Past Knicks 106-100

By Drooid · Oct 21, 2026, 2:07 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

76ers Open Season

The Philadelphia 76ers beat the New York Knicks 106-100 in their season opener on Oct. 20, 2026.
LeBron James recorded 14 points, nine rebounds and seven assists in his 76ers debut.
Tyrese Maxey led all players with 28 points, hitting two early three-pointers.
Nick Nurse shifted James to center after Joel Embiid’s third foul, limiting Karl-Anthony Towns and allowing 42 points after halftime.

Summary

Thunder Beat Spurs

The Oklahoma City Thunder beat the San Antonio Spurs 116-104 on opening night.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 32 points for the Thunder.
Victor Wembanyama made one of 13 field-goal attempts, scoring 12 points.
De'Aaron Fox received a flagrant foul for tossing Chet Holmgren, prompting multiple technicals.
Stephon Castle led the Spurs with 24 points, but the team lost.

History

Historical Context

In July 2010, LeBron James announced his free-agency move to the Miami Heat, sparking nationwide controversy and a dramatic shift in NBA power dynamics. The Heat offered James a four-year, $92.8 million contract, and his former Cleveland Cavaliers lost a 20-point lead in the ensuing 2011 Eastern Conference Finals. Similarly, the 2024 Sixers debut saw James face hostile chants at Madison Square Garden, echoing the fan backlash he endured after leaving Cleveland. These recurring reactions underscore how high-profile player migrations reshape team identities, influence ticket revenues, and prompt owners like Nick Nurse to experiment with unconventional lineups.

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76ers Open Season

The Philadelphia 76ers beat the New York Knicks 106-100 in their season opener on Oct. 20, 2026.
LeBron James recorded 14 points, nine rebounds and seven assists in his 76ers debut.
Tyrese Maxey led all players with 28 points, hitting two early three-pointers.
Nick Nurse shifted James to center after Joel Embiid’s third foul, limiting Karl-Anthony Towns and allowing 42 points after halftime.

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