Why the 76ers have to be the favorite to win the East after Opening Night win over Knicks
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What happened
The Philadelphia 76ers did more than spoil a championship celebration Tuesday night. They walked into Madison Square Garden, defeated the defending NBA champion New York Knicks 106-100 and delivered an early warning to the rest of the Eastern Conference that Philadelphia has the talent to finish on top. One October victory does not guarantee a trip […] The post Why the 76ers have to be the favorite to win the East a…
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