Overview
- Philadelphia topped New York 116-107, outscoring the hosts 28-20 in the fourth to hand the Knicks just their second home loss of the season.
- Tyrese Maxey scored 30 points in his first game back from illness, including 11 in the final quarter to steady the 76ers' offense.
- Rookie VJ Edgecombe finished with 23 points and delivered seven late points plus a putback dunk that effectively sealed the game.
- Joel Embiid was ruled out due to illness and right-knee management as Andre Drummond started and posted 19 points, 13 rebounds, and 3-of-4 from three.
- Jalen Brunson had 22 points on 7-for-22 shooting and was scoreless in the fourth, while Karl-Anthony Towns had 22 and 11 and Mitchell Robinson logged season highs with 21 points and 16 boards.