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Game Summary
Match overviewThe Philadelphia 76ers opened their season with a 106-100 victory over the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden, spoiling the defending champions' banner-raising celebration. New York held a four-point lead at halftime after winning both opening quarters, but Philadelphia changed the momentum in the third, outscoring the hosts 29-18 to take control of the game. The Knicks tried to respond in the final period, but the 76ers maintained their advantage and closed out a six-point win on the road. Philadelphia's decisive third-quarter performance proved to be the difference in a competitive season opener.