India, Oct. 21 -- The defending NBA champion New York Knicks raise their championship banner on Tuesday night at Madison Square Garden before facing the Philadelphia 76ers in an electrifying season opener.

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The blockbuster matchup features 41-year-old icon LeBron James making his Philadelphia regular-season debut alongside Jaylen Brown and Joel Embiid.

The contest delivers an immediate tactical test for both Eastern Conference superpowers on opening night.

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