76ers beat Knicks 106-100 at Madison Square Garden in opener

The Philadelphia 76ers beat the New York Knicks 106-100 at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday night in the opening game of the season. Tyrese Maxey led Philadelphia with 28 points, and Jalen Brunson scored 21 for New York. Both teams hit 11 three-pointers, with the 76ers going 11-40 and the Knicks going 11-33. Philadelphia took control by winning the third quarter 29 to 18. The Knicks pulled down 53 rebounds to 45 for the 76ers, but it was not enough, and they fell to 0-1. According to NBC Sports, Philadelphia won the opener with Maxey starring.

What was the final score between the Knicks and 76ers?

The Philadelphia 76ers finished with 106 points and the New York Knicks with 100 at Madison Square Garden. The result put the 76ers at 1-0 and the Knicks at 0-1, and Philadelphia leads the series 1-0.

Philadelphia sits at the top of the Atlantic standings with a 1-0 record. The Knicks, listed as New York, are 0-1 after the loss, the same as Boston, while Brooklyn and Toronto have yet to play. Tyrese Maxey led the 76ers with 28 points and Joel Embiid added 11 rebounds. For New York, Jalen Brunson scored 21 points and Andre Drummond grabbed 14 rebounds.

How did the quarters play out at Madison Square Garden?

The Knicks scored 25 in the first quarter and 33 in the second, and the 76ers answered with 23 and 31. The 76ers' largest lead was 9 points, and the Knicks' largest lead was 10. Neither team ever built a big cushion.

The third quarter turned the game: the 76ers scored 29 and the Knicks only 18. In the fourth, the Knicks scored 24 and the 76ers 23, but Philadelphia held on and finished with 106 points against 100 for New York.

Who were the top performers for the Knicks and 76ers?

Tyrese Maxey led Philadelphia with 28 points in the 106-100 win at Madison Square Garden. LeBron James contributed 7 assists for the 76ers, and Joel Embiid grabbed 11 rebounds. Maxey's scoring total was the highest among all the leaders listed in the box score.

For the Knicks, Jalen Brunson scored 21 points, the most for New York among the leaders listed. Andre Drummond had 14 rebounds and 4 assists for the Knicks, and his 14 rebounds were the top mark on either side.

How did the Knicks and 76ers compare in the box score?

The Knicks shot 35-94 from the field, 37 percent. They went 11-33 from three-point range, 33 percent. The 76ers shot 37-89 from the field, 42 percent. They went 11-40 from three-point range, 28 percent.

The Knicks had 14 offensive rebounds and 53 total rebounds. The 76ers had 6 offensive rebounds and 45 total rebounds. The 76ers had 28 assists and 10 blocks. The Knicks had 21 assists and 8 blocks. The Knicks had 44 points in the paint. The 76ers had 40 points in the paint.

What did the media say about Philadelphia's win?

According to NBC Sports, the 76ers won the opener with Maxey starring, and the outlet also reported that Philadelphia defeated the Knicks in the opening game. Tyrese Maxey's 28 points backed that description in the box score, and the 76ers finished with 106 points to New York's 100.

The Knicks' 0-1 start leaves them behind Philadelphia, which is 1-0, in the Atlantic standings. Jalen Brunson's 21 points and Andre Drummond's 14 rebounds were the main bright spots for New York. From three-point range, the Knicks went 11-33, 33 percent, while the 76ers shot 11-40. The next date for the series was not available in the information published so far.

The numbers at Scorely

Data source: ESPN; calculation and table by Scorely.