Overview
- New York beat Philadelphia 99-84 at Etihad Arena, led by Miles McBride’s 12 points off the bench and Karl-Anthony Towns’ 11 points and five rebounds as the 76ers rested Joel Embiid and Paul George.
- The Knicks and 76ers play again on Saturday, Oct. 4 at 11 a.m. ET on NBA TV to close the Abu Dhabi Games.
- The preseason runs Oct. 2–17, featuring 68 games across four countries with all 30 teams participating ahead of the Oct. 21 regular-season opener.
- International showcases include the Pelicans facing NBL teams in Australia, the Suns and Nets meeting in China, and the Nets hosting Hapoel Jerusalem.
- Most games air on NBA TV, regional networks or NBA League Pass, with select matchups on ESPN, NBATV or Peacock and streaming options through services such as YouTube TV and Fubo TV.