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NBA Season Opens with Knicks vs. 76ers Game Drawing Major Viewership
What happened
The NBA season opened with a game between the New York Knicks and the Philadelphia 76ers. The game aired on NBC and Peacock. According to Newsweek, the game delivered historic viewership numbers.
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Newsweek leads with LeBron James' "76ers debut" and the "viewership record" set by the game. Forbes emphasizes that the game is the "Most Expensive Regular Season NBA Game On Record" in terms of ticket prices.
- FBSNBA Sets League Record For Opening-Night ViewershipForbes · Center
- NWLeBron James' 76ers Debut vs Knicks Sets Viewership RecordNewsweek · Center
- FBSKnicks-76ers Opener Is Most Expensive Regular Season NBA Game On RecordForbes · Center
The New York Post focuses on the Knicks' "championship banner" and "championship ceremony," with coverage centered on "Banner Night" and players getting "their rings tonight."
- NYPKnicks raise championship banner tonight—Where to watch season-opener vs. 76ers for freeNew York Post · Right
- NYPWhere to watch 76ers vs. Knicks opening night, championship ceremony for freeNew York Post · Right
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