NBA Cup 2026: Defending champ Knicks fall to Sixers, again, in first night of play

Yahoo Sports • October 31, 2026 • sports

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The New York Knicks lost their 2026 NBA Cup opener to the Philadelphia 76ers 98-93, continuing a rough start with a 2-4 overall record and 0-1 in Cup play; the Sixers won despite missing Jaylen Brown.
The Golden State Warriors overcame a 25-point deficit to defeat the Los Angeles Lakers 112-95, with Luka Dončić leading the Lakers with 25 points before the Warriors' comeback.
Dallas Mavericks' Cooper Flagg recorded a historic 33-point, 9-rebound, 6-assist game, joining Luka Dončić as the only teenagers with three straight 25-5-5 games, while Kyrie Irving led Dallas with 35 points.
Phoenix Suns' Dillon Brooks was assessed a flagrant 2 foul for kicking Jamal Murray, a decision contested by the Suns broadcast, as the Denver Nuggets won 127-120 behind Murray's 39 points.
The Washington Wizards dominated the Charlotte Hornets 95-79, with rookie AJ Dybantsa scoring 17 points and grabbing 7 rebounds, and the team holding Charlotte to 29.7% shooting, their best defensive performance since 2015.

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