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LeBron Debuts for 76ers, Clashes With Knicks Fan
The 76ers beat the Knicks 106-100 in LeBron James' Philadelphia debut. New York had raised its championship banner before tipoff.
- 28 points from Tyrese Maxey led all scorers.
- 14 points, nine rebounds and seven assists for James.
- 19 points, eight rebounds and six assists for Jaylen Brown.
- 37% shooting allowed to the Knicks; Jalen Brunson went 6-of-19.
Why it matters: James opened his record 24th season on a two-year, $8 million deal. He is chasing a fifth championship.
- Agent Rich Paul said the Knicks were James' first choice before they won the title.
- Four former primary ballhandlers now share Philadelphia's starting lineup.
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Where they split: Coverage divides over the main story: the Sixers' defense and lineup chemistry, or James' courtside exchange with a Knicks fan.
Center coverage, 5 sources: The center focuses on James' milestone 24th season and his pursuit of another championship.
CTV News3hLeBron James opens 24th NBA season hoping for his own banner night with the Philadelphia 76ersabc27 (WHTM)1h76ers win opening game with LeBron James and Jaylen Brown, beating NBA champion Knicks 106-100ESPN27mSixers rally in LeBron's debut, spoiling Knicks' championship celebrationNewsweek18mLeBron James confronts Knicks fan in heated exchange during 76ers debutReuters4hLeBron James begins 76ers era in hostile NYC territory
Left coverage, 1 sources: The left frames the win as a defensive statement that spoiled New York's title celebration.
Right coverage, 2 sources: The right centers on James' heated, profane exchange with a Knicks fan at the Garden.
What’s next: Philadelphia hosts Cleveland on Thursday in its home opener.
- Two more games against the Knicks remain this season.
- Who takes the ball in late-game situations for Philadelphia's new lineup?
- Will the NBA respond to James' profanity-laced exchange with the fan?
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