Philadelphia 76ers vs New York Knicks — Recap

📰Game Recap

Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey scored 28 points to lead his team to a 106-100 victory over the New York Knicks, overcoming a halftime deficit with a dominant third-quarter surge. Maxey’s offensive output, combined with strong contributions from Jaylen Brown and LeBron James, powered the 76ers past the Knicks, who saw Jalen Brunson lead their scoring effort.

New York established an early advantage, closing the first quarter with a 25-23 lead. The Knicks maintained their offensive rhythm in the second period, outscoring Philadelphia 33-31 to take a 58-54 lead into halftime. However, the 76ers flipped the script dramatically after the break. Philadelphia dominated the third quarter, outscoring New York 29-18 to build an 83-76 lead heading into the final frame.

The Knicks attempted to claw back in the fourth quarter, outscoring the 76ers 24-23, but Philadelphia held off the rally to secure the win. Beyond Maxey's 28 points, Jaylen Brown contributed 19 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists for Philadelphia, while LeBron James added 14 points, 9 rebounds, and 7 assists. For New York, Jalen Brunson finished with 21 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 assists, though he shot 6-of-19 from the field. Karl-Anthony Towns provided an efficient double-double with 19 points and 12 rebounds on 6-of-9 shooting, including three 3-pointers. SportsFBI's pregame model, which had leaned toward a New York victory at 72%, missed its projection for the contest.