VAST VIEW Sixers Stun Defending Champion Knicks Again on NBA Cup Opening Night
The Philadelphia 76ers knocked off the defending NBA Cup champion New York Knicks in the tournament's 2026 opener, extending their recent edge over the rivals.
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The Philadelphia 76ers opened the 2026 NBA Cup by defeating the defending champion New York Knicks, according to Yahoo Sports. The win marked another setback for the Knicks against the Sixers, continuing a recent pattern between the two teams.
Yahoo Sports noted the Sixers got the job done despite not having Jaylen Brown available, showing they could handle the defending champs without a key piece on the floor.
The result sets an early tone for this year's NBA Cup group stage, with the Knicks looking to regroup after their title defense got off to a rocky start.
Sources: Yahoo Sports
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