Sports fans aren’t letting the economy get them down.

The NBA is getting off to one hell of a start with its opening night Oct. 20 as LeBron James debuts as a Philadelphia 76er against the New York Knicks, with the game taking place at Madison Square Garden.

New York City will also be celebrating as the Knickerbockers are raising its NBA championship banner prior to the contest, which will be aired on national television. (RELATED:........

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