Politics · Singapore Bureau
LeBron, 76ers edge Knicks in NBA season opener at MSG
Philadelphia's visitors defeated New York 106-100 in the season's opening night matchup at Madison Square Garden, handing the reigning champions their first loss of the campaign.
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The Philadelphia 76ers opened the NBA season with a road victory, holding off the New York Knicks 106-100 at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday night. The result dampened what was meant to be a celebratory homecoming for the defending champions, who were unable to maintain their title-winning momentum into the new campaign.
LeBron James led the 76ers' effort in the high-stakes matchup, though neither team managed to pull away decisively in what proved to be a closely contested affair. The visitors' defensive intensity in the closing stages proved crucial in securing the narrow win.
The loss marks a sobering start for the Knicks as they begin their campaign to defend their championship status. The team will look to respond in subsequent contests as the NBA season progresses throughout the year.