LeBron James' 76ers beat Knicks on NBA opening night
LeBron James scores 14 points on debut for the Philadelphia 76ers as they defeat champions the New York Knicks on the opening night of the NBA season.
BBC Sport reports: LeBron James scores 14 points on debut for the Philadelphia 76ers as they defeat champions the New York Knicks on the opening night of the NBA season.
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