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Knicks’ banner-raising effort comes up short in opening loss to 76ers

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Bondy, S. (2026, October 21). Knicks’ banner-raising effort comes up short in opening loss to 76ers. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/20/sports/knicks-banner-raising-effort-comes-up-short-in-opening-loss-to-76ers/

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The New York Knicks lost their opening game against the Philadelphia 76ers on a night celebrating their championship banner, falling 106-100 despite strong fourth-quarter play from Karl-Anthony Towns. Jalen Brunson struggled late, going just 1-for-5 in the final five minutes and committing crucial turnovers. Tyrese Maxey led the Sixers with 28 points, while a poor end-of-quarter decision by Miles McBride put the Knicks behind at the start of the fourth quarter. This marked the first time since 2020 that an NBA defending champion lost their home opener on Ring Night.

Written locally by qwen2.5:14b on 2026-10-21, using this article's own text rather than the other coverage of the same event (that is the story summary below).

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On October 20, 2026, the New York Knicks hosted the Philadelphia 76ers at Madison Square Garden for the NBA's Opening Day. The Knicks, defending champions from the previous season, were set to celebrate their championship with a banner-raising ceremony and ring presentation before tip-off. However, they suffered an embarrassing opening-night loss to the newly assembled 76ers, who included LeBron James and Jaylen Brown in their lineup, by a score of 106-100. The Knicks' star player Jalen Brunson struggled late in the game, shooting just 1-for-5 in the final five minutes. Despite this defeat, thousands paid up to $1,063 for tickets to watch the historic matchup.

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“Both articles describe events occurring on the same night at Madison Square Garden involving the New York Knicks and their championship banner raising ceremony, including issues with T-shirts and a loss to the Philadelphia 76ers.”

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Stefan Bondy

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🔮 It’s only No. 33 for Ewing, No. 15 for Dick McGuire and a lot of champions — the combined starting lineups of 1970 and 1973, plus the coach: No. 10 Walt Frazier, No. 19 Willis Reed, No. 12 Dick Barnett, No. 22 Dave DeBusschere, No. 24 Bill Bradley, No. 613 for Red Holzman’s career victories.

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🔮 Coach Mike Brown said he would revisit Towns as the hub this season and Thursday’s evidence was on display early.

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🔮 Drew Eubanks, a veteran center, suffered a torn pectoral muscle and will be waived by New York, a source confirmed Thursday morning.

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🔮 We’ll keep watching film and keep drilling it and all that other stuff.” Tony Bradley (10 points in seven minutes, 5-for-5 from the field) and Pacôme Dadiet (seven points, 2-for-3 from long distance) were efficient for the Knicks off the bench. None of the starters are expected to play Tuesday in Toronto, which is the second half of a back-to-back.

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🔮 “As a result, we will not be negotiating contract extensions until later in the season and will remain solely focused on preparing for the start of the season.”

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🔮 They needed to go fill their cup, however that may be,” Brown said.

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🔮 He might be able to start.

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🔮 After winning a championship, Karl-Anthony Towns wrongly believed his contract extension negotiations would go smoothly — especially since he’s willing to take a discount.

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The Knicks found themselves trailing in the fourth quarter. asserted

themselves → find → quarter

Except this time, Captain Clutch struggled when it mattered most Tuesday, OG Anunoby committed a costly turnover and the Knicks became the rare team to lose on their own Ring Night, 106-100, to the Sixers. asserted

Knicks → struggle → Sixers

Jalen Brunson shot 1-for-5 in the final five minutes, including an airballed trey with 10 seconds remaining that sealed New York’s defeat. asserted

that → shoot → defeat

The point guard shot just 6-for-19 overall with just two points in the fourth quarter, including a botched open runner. asserted

guard → shoot → runner

Karl-Anthony Towns, who struggled for much of the evening, came alive in the fourth quarter and finished with 19 points and 12 boards. asserted

who → struggle → points

But the rest of the starters struggled, and the Knicks were bombarded by Philly point guard Tyrese Maxey, who finished with 28 points. asserted

who → struggle → points

The Knicks blew it at the end of the third quarter. asserted

Knicks → blow → quarter

With 1.5 seconds left, Miles McBride threw an inbounds pass directly out of bounds. asserted

McBride → leave → bounds

Philadelphia took possession, and Jaylen Brown nailed a buzzer-beating trey for a seven-point lead heading into the final quarter. asserted

Brown → take → quarter

The Knicks became the first home team to lose on Ring Night since the 2020 Lakers, and that game was played in an empty arena because of the pandemic. asserted

game → become → pandemic

Before Tuesday, the NBA defending champs were 64-15 in their home openers. asserted

champs → defend → openers

Knicks’ banner-raising effort comes up short in opening loss to 76ers

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