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Knicks Face Tough Opening Challenge With Rare Championship Record at Stake
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How the Knicks’ Title Defenses Have Opened BeforeNew York’s only two championships before this year came in 1970 and 1973.
That gives the franchise a perfect record on opening night after winning it all, two for two across more than five decades.
The Knicks beat the San Antonio Spurs in five games to win the 2026 NBA Finals, their first title since 1973.
What Is On The Line This Time AroundA win over Philadelphia would push the Knicks to three straight opening night victories following a championship, stretching a streak that already spans three different decades.
The schedule does not slow down after opening night either.