Overview

• New York closed the two-game set with a 113-104 win, showcasing transition pace and freer ball movement in Brown’s system.
• Mike Brown tightly managed workloads — no Knicks starter topped 17 minutes — and OG Anunoby returned to hit 3-of-5 from three in his preseason debut.
• After a 3-for-35 opener from deep, the Sixers improved to 12-for-28 from three in the finale but still fell short.
• Tyrese Maxey led Philadelphia with 16 first-half points before sitting the second half for rest.
• No. 3 pick VJ Edgecombe contributed 10 points with impactful defensive and transition moments, reinforcing his push for rotation minutes.