New Delhi, Oct. 22 -- LeBron James opened his Philadelphia 76ers chapter with a road win, powering the team past the reigning NBA champion New York Knicks 106-100 at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday night. The 41-year-old forward, beginning his NBA-record 24th season, delivered a steady all-around performance in his first regular-season game for the club after leaving the Los Angeles Lakers.

LeBron James finished with 14 points, nine rebounds and six assists. Tyrese Maxey led Philadelphia with 28 points. Jaylen Brown, acquired from the Boston Celtics in the offseason, contributed 19 points, eight rebounds and six assists in his Sixers debut. Joel Embiid added 13 points and 11 rebounds.

The 76ers trailed at times in the first half but pu...