Overview
- Joel Embiid played after being listed as probable for right knee injury management and posted 26 points, 10 rebounds and five assists.
- Rookie VJ Edgecombe scored 26 and steadied second-unit stretches that helped Philadelphia build and maintain control.
- New York’s slide reached three games, with Jalen Brunson tallying 31 points and Karl-Anthony Towns adding 23 points and 14 rebounds.
- Kelly Oubre Jr. (left knee sprain) and Trendon Watford (left adductor strain) remained out for the 76ers.
- Embiid punctuated the victory with his first dunk of the season, and Philadelphia returns home Monday to face Denver.