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Maxey Scores 36 as 76ers Beat Knicks 130–119 at MSG With Embiid Back

Philadelphia is managing Joel Embiid's right knee through controlled minutes.

Overview

  • Joel Embiid played after being listed as probable for right knee injury management and finished with 26 points and 10 rebounds.
  • The team’s latest injury report removed Embiid’s recent right ankle sprain, while Kelly Oubre Jr. (left knee sprain) and Trendon Watford (left adductor strain) remained out.
  • Tyrese Maxey led Philadelphia with 36 points, and rookie VJ Edgecombe added 26 in the road victory.
  • The 76ers completed a 3–2 trip and extended their winning streak to three games with a second win this season at Madison Square Garden.
  • New York dropped its third straight; Jalen Brunson scored 31 points and Karl-Anthony Towns returned from illness with 23 points and 14 rebounds.