Philadelphia 76ers forward LeBron James and guard Tyrese Maxey spearheaded the team in a dramatic NBA Cup matchup against the New York Knicks on October 30, 2026, at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia.
James, wearing number 23, was captured reacting after a second-quarter score as the 76ers hosted their Atlantic Division rivals in the inaugural NBA Cup competition.
The game marked a high-profile clash in the new in-season tournament format, with both teams vying for early momentum in the group stage.



