LeBron James' 76ers beat Knicks on NBA opening night

BBC News Wednesday 21 October 2026, 06:34 UTC 1 min read

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LeBron James scores 14 points on debut for the Philadelphia 76ers as they defeat champions the New York Knicks on the opening night of the NBA season.

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