The Philadelphia 76ers opened the new NBA season with a 106-100 victory over defending champions the New York Knicks on opening night at Madison Square Garden.
The result came as the league began its latest campaign, with the Knicks coming into the game as last season’s title holders. The close score reflected a tightly contested matchup in what is typically one of the most watched fixtures on the season calendar.
For the 76ers, the win provides an early-season boost as they look to establish momentum. For the Knicks, the loss will be an early test as they aim to defend the championship through the long regular season.
Both teams will now turn their attention to the road ahead, using the opener’s lessons as they move into the next stretch of games in what promises to be a competitive season.