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What I saw at Knicks banner night: ceremony surprises, lineup wrinkles, how Towns gets reffed

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Bondy, S. (2026, October 21). What I saw at Knicks banner night: ceremony surprises, lineup wrinkles, how Towns gets reffed. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/21/sports/what-i-saw-at-knicks-banner-night-ceremony-surprises-towns-challenge/

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On Tuesday, October 20, 2026, the Philadelphia 76ers won their NBA season opener against the New York Knicks with a score of 106-100 at Madison Square Garden. The game took place during the Knicks' championship banner-raising ceremony for winning their first title since 1973 last season. LeBron James, in his debut as a Sixer after joining the team in free agency, finished with 14 points, nine rebounds, and six assists while facing boos from Knicks fans who chanted "We don't want you!" The Knicks' poor shooting night (shooting just 37% overall) contributed to their loss. Tyrese Maxey led Philadelphia with 28 points, helping the team send a message that they would be serious contenders in the upcoming season after adding James and Jaylen Brown. Off the court, James got into an altercation with a fan during the game, cursing them out on live TV over what appeared to be taunts regarding his helicopter use linked to his new deal with Fanatics. Despite the loss, Knicks fans celebrated their championship banner night, but the team's performance raised questions about whether they could maintain their success against tough competition like the 76ers.

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Stefan Bondy

32 article(s) here · 0 carrying a prediction

🔮 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.

2026-10-20 · assertive framing · Which current Knicks will join their title banner in the Garden rafters?

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2026-10-16 · assertive framing · Knicks have plenty of repeat doubters NBA survey shows

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

2026-10-16 · assertive framing · Karl-Anthony Towns doesn’t miss a beat in return to Knicks playoff-like form

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

2026-10-15 · assertive framing · Knicks’ roster battle thins as they waive Drew Eubanks after brutal injury

🔮 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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🔮 Sacrificing with grace will probably be important again this season for Clarkson, who is part of a crowded backcourt with no guarantee of playing time.

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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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Banner night brought nostalgia, celebration, ceremony and ultimately, a loss to the 76ers. asserted

night → bring → 76ers

I witnessed it all from inside Madison Square Garden and wanted to offer 11 observations (in honor of Finals MVP Jalen Brunson), both on the ceremony and the game. asserted

I → witness → ceremony

Mostly I’m riffing on the game and what that means going forward. asserted

that → riff → what

Nice touch honoring the lead assistant coaches, although the rest of the staff was missing from the presentation. asserted

rest → honor → presentation

I thought it captured the moment and the season and essence of NYC, highlighted by… asserted

it → think → NYC

What I saw at Knicks banner night: ceremony surprises, lineup wrinkles, how Towns gets reffed

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