NBA

New York Knicks at Philadelphia 76ers

· NBA Cup - Group Play
New York Knicks
5-5, 3-4 Away
Final
111 - 99

Philadelphia 76ers
2-8, 1-4 Home

Anunoby leads Knicks past struggling 76ers 111-99 in Embiid's debut

Stephen A.: Joel Embiid looked 'sluggish' and 'rusty' in return

Embiid finished with 13 points and 26 minutes and was unable to lift the struggling Sixers, who fell to 2-8. He shot 2 of 11 and had only three rebounds. Paul George led the Sixers with 29 points and 10 rebounds.

Josh Hart added 14 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists for the Knicks. Karl-Anthony Towns had 21 points and 13 rebounds, while Jalen Brunson scored 18 points.

Takeaways Knicks: New York’s ball movement and rebounding were the difference in last season's first-round playoff series win over the Sixers. This time, it was balanced scoring that carried the Knicks, who had six players in double figures.

76ers: Embiid was rusty in his first action since the gold medal game of the Paris Olympics on Aug. 10. His shot was slightly off and he appeared winded on defense.

Key moment New York started the fourth quarter on an 13-2 run that broke open a three-point game. Anunoby had three dunks during the run, often taking dead aim at a vacancy caused by Embiid, who was slow to defend the rim.

Key stat The Knicks recorded 31 assists on 44 field goals and shot 49% from the floor.

Up next Knicks: Host Chicago on Wednesday night.

76ers: Host undefeated Cleveland on Wednesday night.

Regular Season Series

NY leads series 1-0

Recent Plays

4th 0.0 End of Game 111 - 99
4th 0.0 End of the 4th Quarter 111 - 99
4th 2.0 OG Anunoby defensive rebound 111 - 99
4th 2.0 Ricky Council IV misses 25-foot three point step back jumpshot 111 - 99
4th 11.1 Jalen Brunson makes 10-foot driving floating jump shot 111 - 99

Statistics

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44-89 FG 31-83
49 Field Goal % 37
9-31 3PT 14-42
29 Three Point % 33
14-15 FT 23-24
93 Free Throw % 96
47 Rebounds 40
8 Offensive Rebounds 9
39 Defensive Rebounds 31
31 Assists 19
8 Steals 10
5 Blocks 6
15 Turnovers 13
0 Team Turnovers 2
15 Total Turnovers 15
0 Technical Fouls 0
0 Total Technical Fouls 0
0 Flagrant Fouls 0
15 Points Conceded Off Turnovers 21
12 Fast Break Points 11
54 Points in Paint 30
15 Fouls 20
15 Largest Lead 2
Philadelphia 76ers Philadelphia 76ers Injuries
NAME, POS STATUS DATE
LeBron James, F Day-To-Day Nov 12
Dominick Barlow, F Out Nov 12
Adem Bona, C Out Nov 12
Ariel Hukporti, C Out Oct 6
New York Knicks New York Knicks Injuries
NAME, POS STATUS DATE

Game Information

Xfinity Mobile Arena

Location: Philadelphia, PA
Attendance: 19,758 · Capacity:

2026-27 Atlantic Standings

TEAM W L PCT GB STRK
Boston 10 2 .833 - W5
Philadelphia 10 3 .769 0.5 W1
New York 6 6 .500 4 L2
Toronto 5 7 .417 5 L3
Brooklyn 3 8 .273 6.5 W1
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