RJ Barrett added 24 points and six assists, while Julius Randle had 23 points and 16 rebounds. Jalen Brunson scored 25 points for the Knicks. He was in danger of failing to reach double figures for the first time before scoring eight points in the fourth to finish with 14 on 4-for-14 shooting. The 7-foot-3 Wembanyama missed his first seven shots and had more airballs (2) than field goals through three quarters, when the Knicks led by as much as 30 points. Victor Wembanyama’s first game at Madison Square Garden was one of the worst of his young career, with the San Antonio rookie managing just one basket in the first three quarters in New York’s victory. James Harden soon demanded a trade and never again played for the Sixers. Coach Doc Rivers was fired and replaced by Nick Nurse. The 76ers blew a 3-2 series lead and collapsed in Game 6 and 7 losses that ushered in a summer of upheaval. The Sixers were amped for the first game between the long-time rivals since their Eastern Conference semifinal matchup last season. Kristaps Porzingis led Boston (5-2) with 29 points. They are undefeated since an opening loss at Milwaukee. Tyrese Maxey added 25 points for the Eastern Conference-leading 76ers. PHILADELPHIA: Joel Embiid had 27 points and 10 rebounds and the Philadelphia 76ers won their sixth straight game, 106-103 over the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night.
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