LeBron James makes his 76ers debut on Knicks banner night
LeBron James, 41, plays his first official game for the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday night at Madison Square Garden, where the New York Knicks raise their championship banner before the 7 p.m. ET tipoff. The Knicks beat the San Antonio Spurs in five games in June for their first NBA title since 1973. James signed with Philadelphia as a free agent over the summer.
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Why it matters
The Knicks' banner night marks the team's first NBA championship since 1973, after beating the San Antonio Spurs in five games in June. LeBron James, 41, plays his first official game for the Philadelphia 76ers after signing as a free agent over the summer. The game airs on NBC and Peacock.
Sources
- Yahoo Sports: LeBron James to make 76ers debut at MSG as Knicks raise banner
- CBS New York: Knicks open season with MSG banner-raising ceremony
- ABC7 New York: Knicks celebrate NBA title with banner ceremony at MSG
- NBA.com: NBA tip-off live updates
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