The season may have turned over, but the results look much the same for the Cleveland Cavaliers and New York Knicks in their season-opening matchup on Tuesday night.
| Won By | Opp | |
|---|---|---|
| 1972-73 Lakers | 35 | Kings |
| 1961-62 Celtics | 35 | Pistons |
| 1962-63 Celtics | 33 | Knicks |
| 1964-65 Celtics | 31 | Pistons |
| 2016-17 Cavaliers | 29 | Knicks |
James recorded a triple-double, the first player to do so in a season opener since Jason Kidd did to begin the 2006-07 season.