Overview

• Game 1 tips at 12 p.m. ET on Oct. 2 and Game 2 at 11 a.m. ET on Oct. 4, with both airing on NBA TV and available on NBA League Pass.
• Brown intends to play the entire traveling Knicks roster, with primary starters likely limited to first‑half minutes to evaluate depth and pace‑and‑space principles.
• The 76ers are short‑handed as Embiid and George continue knee‑surgery recoveries and are not expected to play, placing added focus on Tyrese Maxey and younger pieces.
• This is Brown’s first game action with New York after replacing Tom Thibodeau, with an emphasis on a faster, movement‑heavy offense and increased three‑point volume.
• The two‑game showcase at Etihad Arena anchors the league’s expanded Abu Dhabi week, including the NBA District fan event with legends, on‑court activities and concerts from Oct. 2–5.