Sixers know they're different

The Philadelphia 76ers already knew they were different after trading Jaylen Brown from Boston and signing LeBron James.

Star-studded lineup

The talent on paper, between Brown, James, Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and VJ Edgecombe as a starting five, was overwhelming.

Championship pedigree

The collective championship pedigree brought in between Brown and James was also overwhelming.

Opening night win

The Sixers beat the defending champion Knicks 106-100 in Tuesday's season-opening game.

Key plays

Brown hit a buzzer-beating three, Embiid denied Andre Drummond's drive, and Maxey picked off an OG Anunoby pass.

Knicks' struggle

The Sixers held the Knicks to just 42 points in the third quarter and only 18 in the third quarter.

Joel Embiid's quote

‘Stayed calm, kept running our stuff, trusting what we did the last two or weeks,’ Embiid told the press afterward.

“‘Stayed calm, kept running our stuff, trusting what we did the last two or weeks,’ Embiid told the press afterward.”

Jaylen Brown's quote

‘We’re just figuring it out,’ Brown said, ‘We’re not even at the tip of the iceberg in terms of hitting chemistry.’

“‘We’re just figuring it out,’ Brown said, ‘We’re not even at the tip of the iceberg in terms of hitting chemistry.’”

What's next

The Sixers know they're just getting started and will continue to build their championship potential.