American NBA guard for the Detroit Pistons
The Philadelphia 76ers have opened the NBA season with a 106-100 road win over the New York Knicks. LeBron James has joined Philadelphia, becoming the first player to start a 24th season with a new team. Tyrese Maxey led Philadelphia with 28 points; Jaylen Brown added 19 and Joel Embiid posted a double-double. The Sixers’ defense tightened in the second half as they rallied in Madison Square Garden.
The Knicks have secured their first victory of the season, defeating the previously undefeated Pistons 111-97 after a rough start. Jalen Brunson breaks out of his shooting slump, finishing with 23 points as New York overwhelms Detroit in the second half, while Towns and Bridges contribute key plays.