NBA: LeBron James' Philadelphia 76ers beat New York Knicks on season opener
BBC Sport
LeBron James scored 14 points on his debut for the Philadelphia 76ers as they defeated champions the New York Knicks on the NBA season's opening night.
Key Points:
- James, a four-time NBA champion and the league's all-time leading scorer, also contributed 7 assists.
- Tyrese Maxey top-scored for the 76ers with 28 points.
- Jaylen Brown, making his debut after joining from the Boston Celtics, scored 19 points with 8 rebounds and 6 assists.
- Jalen Brunson led the scoring for the Knicks with 21 points.
- Karl-Anthony Towns added 19 points with 12 rebounds.
In other games:
- Detroit Pistons fought back in the second half to beat Boston Celtics 121-113.
- Oklahoma City Thunder won 116-104 against San Antonio Spurs led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (32 points).
The Knicks celebrated their 3rd title with a victory over the San Antonio Spurs in last season's NBA Finals, but could not carry that form into their opening match.