LeBron, Maxey lead 76ers past champions Knicks in NBA Cup opener

LeBron James scored 20 points, including a late go-ahead basket, and Tyrese Maxey added 27 as the Philadelphia 76ers beat NBA champions New York Knicks 98-93 at the start of the fourth NBA Cup. It was Philadelphia's second win over the Knicks this season. The Cup final is set for December 11 in Indianapolis.