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Defending NBA champions reportedly won their last eight opening-night games
One post says defending champions are 20-3 in season openers; the Knicks host the 76ers on October 20.
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Ahead of the Knicks hosting the 76ers on October 20, 2026, one post says the last eight defending NBA champions won their opening-night games. It puts defending champions at 20-3 in their first game the following season and 12-11 against the spread.
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