Sixers Rally to Beat Champion Knicks in Season Opener as LeBron James Begins 24th Season
Photo: The New York TimesPhiladelphia rallied to beat the New York Knicks in the NBA season opener, spoiling the Knicks' celebration of last season's championship. The game marked the start of LeBron James' NBA-record 24th season. The Knicks played poorly, with Andre Drummond, who made his team debut, the exception, and they used a 10-man rotation. Ticket prices for the opener had climbed above the cost of a trip to Paris. The Sixers sent an opening-night message that they will contend for New York's title. No score was given.
The right-leaning New York Post leads with the Knicks' loss, a discussion between its reporter Stefan Bondy and host Dexter Henry on the team's uncharacteristic struggles, Drummond's debut and the 10-man rotation. ESPN, the alternative source, leads with Philadelphia's comeback, LeBron James' debut and the Sixers as a title contender. The left-leaning New York Times covers the event earlier, through ticket prices that rose after the championship. All three tie the game to the Knicks' title, but they differ on whether the story is the Knicks' play, the Sixers' rally or the price of attending.
How the sides differ Right sources focus on the Knicks' poor play and rotation; alternative sources on Philadelphia's rally and LeBron; left sources on soaring ticket prices.
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The New York Times focuses on the cost of attending, saying prices for the first game soared after the championship and exceeded a trip to Paris.
ESPN leads with Philadelphia's comeback in LeBron James' debut, presenting the win as a message that the Sixers will contend for New York's title.
The New York Post centers on the Knicks' loss, featuring reporter Stefan Bondy discussing their uncharacteristic struggles, Andre Drummond's debut and the 10-man rotation.