NBA: celebration for the Sixers in New York with the debut of LeBron James

Abrupt stop at home for the New York Knicks, reigning NBA champions, who last night were beaten at home by Philadelphia, who are enjoying LeBron James' debut in the Sixers jersey and the good performances of Tyrese Maxey and Jaylen Brown.

After a very balanced game, the guests tried to escape in the third quarter, closing with an 11-0 run with the signing of Jaylen Brown (19 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists). New York managed to patch things up, even returning to -1, but at that moment it was Joel Embiid, author of a performance of 13 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists, who put the team on his shoulders and dragged Philadelphia to an away match: the final result was 100-106.

LeBron James' first official match with the Sixers shirt was 14 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists, in which the veteran also produced a couple of spectacular plays that enchanted Madison Square Garden. And with LeBron at his side, Tyrese Maxey also stepped up to the next level and finished as best on the court with 28 points and 5 assists.

Victory 104-116 away from home also for the Oklahoma City Thunder who moved to San Antonio thanks to the unstoppable Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, while for the Spurs and especially for Victor Wembanyama the seasonal debut is to be forgotten. No success on the road for the Celtics, who went ahead by 22 in Detroit but were caught up by Cade Cunningham and his teammates (final result 121-113).