NBA opening night matchups revealed: LeBron, Sixers face defending champ Knicks

The New York Knicks will begin their defense of their NBA Championship when they take on the Philadelphia 76ers to open the 2026-27 season on Tuesday, Oct. 20 at Madison Square Garden.The opening night schedule, which was revealed on NBC's Today show, has a tripleheader featuring NBA Finals MVP Jalen Brunson and the Knicks, who won their first NBA Championship in 53 years with a five-game Finals triumph over the San Antonio Spurs. The game be broadcast on NBC and Peacock.The day begins with theB