Overview
- The Philadelphia 76ers beat the New York Knicks 98-93 in the NBA Cup group-stage game on Friday night, with LeBron James hitting the go-ahead fadeaway and V.J. Edgecombe burying a late three to seal the result.
- Tyrese Maxey led Philly with 27 points while LeBron finished with 20 points, nine rebounds and eight assists, and Anfernee Simons provided 21 points off the bench to swing momentum.
- Jaylen Brown was ruled out before the game with left patellar tendinopathy, which forced lineup changes for the 76ers and opened minutes for Dean Wade and reserve scorers.
- The Knicks started Karl-Anthony Towns after his wrist issue was upgraded to available, but New York’s offense struggled early and the loss extends a slow start for the defending NBA and Cup champions.
- The NBA Cup group games count in the regular-season standings, so Philadelphia’s win strengthens its standing and shows how early injuries and bench production could shape both teams’ rotations and approach in November.