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Maxey Leads 76ers Past Knicks at MSG After Embiid Sits

Embiid sat on the front end of a back-to-back for illness plus right-knee management, spotlighting Tyrese Maxey’s return to lead a deeper 76ers rotation.

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - OCTOBER 04: Jalen Brunson #11 of New York Knicks handles the ball against Tyrese Maxey #0 of Philadelphia 76ers during a preseason game between Philadelphia 76ers and New York Knicks on October 04, 2025 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images)
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Nov 11, 2025; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) and guard Josh Hart (3) react following a call on the floor in the third quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at Madison Square Garden.

Overview

  • Philadelphia won 116-107 at Madison Square Garden, becoming just the second road team to win there this season and snapping New York’s six-game winning streak.
  • Tyrese Maxey, back after two games out with illness, scored 30 points with eight assists and 11 in the fourth quarter to close out the game.
  • Joel Embiid was ruled out pregame for illness and right-knee injury management, with coach Nick Nurse saying the decision was because of both factors.
  • Rookie VJ Edgecombe added 23 points and Andre Drummond, starting for Embiid, posted 19 points and 13 rebounds, hitting 3 of 4 from three.
  • Jalen Brunson had 22 points but went 0-for-5 in the fourth for the Knicks, who fell to 13-2 at home; the Sixers moved to 15-11 and host Dallas on Saturday.