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Season of a lifetime begins as Sixers face defending champion Knicks

The Philadelphia 76ers open their highly anticipated season against the New York Knicks, who are set to raise their recent championship banner at the arena. Philadelphia enters the matchup with a revamped roster featuring Jaylen Brown, while managing injury concerns for players including Dominick Barlow, Tacko Fall, Adem Bona, Anfernee Simons, and Dean Wade.

The Knicks enter the contest with a healthy lineup, including Josh Hart, as they begin their title defense.

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