What happened
Josh Hart said he expected the Knicks to face LeBron James and the 76ers on opening night, and New York now opens the season Tuesday at Madison Square Garden with extra attention around the matchup. The teams meet twice in their first six games, and all four regular-season games,
Hart and Mike Brown both said the hype could make the game feel bigger, while Brown added that Philadelphia’s new core and the social-media storyline can give players extra energy. The Knicks return most of last season’s rotation, while the 76ers are still building chemistry with
The opener may matter more as a tone-setter than a lineup guide, because both teams are framing it as an early measuring stick. The article does not confirm any new injury or starting-five change, so the main unknown is how the 76ers’ new group meshes once the game starts.
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Original reporting: The Knicks aren’t scared of LeBron James — or a brewing rivalry with superteam 76ers — Yahoo Sports ↗