76ers beat Knicks 106-100 on New York’s banner night

The Philadelphia 76ers beat the defending champion New York Knicks 106-100 in the NBA season opener at Madison Square Garden, winning on the night New York received its championship rings and raised a banner. Tyrese Maxey scored 28 points to lead Philadelphia, while LeBron James and Jaylen Brown made their 76ers debuts. New York led 58-54 at halftime after building a 10-point advantage in the first half. Philadelphia took control in the third quarter, outscoring the Knicks 29-18 and turning the deficit into a lead. The 76ers held on after New York cut the margin to one point late in the fourth quarter. James finished with 14 points, nine rebounds and seven assists. Brown had 19 points, eight rebounds and six assists, and Joel Embiid added 13 points and 11 rebounds. Jalen Brunson led New York with 21 points; Karl-Anthony Towns recorded 19 points and 12 rebounds. Philadelphia’s defense helped secure the result. New York shot 37.2% from the field and scored on only two of its final eight possessions after Towns’ late three-pointer brought the Knicks within one. Embiid answered with a three, Maxey intercepted a pass from OG Anunoby and dunked, and James blocked a layup attempt by...