Key Takeaways:
- Jose Alvarado landed a season-best 26 points with 8 triples as the Knicks overpowered Philadelphia 138-89
- The victory marked New York’s 10th win in 12 games, featuring a season-high 41 assists and a commanding 30-point half-time lead
- Philadelphia, without Joel Embiid for a second consecutive game, registered a season-low point total, their third sub-100 performance
Game Overview
The New York Knicks produced a resounding 138-89 triumph over the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center on Wednesday night. Freshly acquired Jose Alvarado delivered his finest performance of the season, tallying 26 points, including 8-of-13 from beyond the arc, and recorded five steals. Mikal Bridges contributed 22 points as New York quickly rebounded from their previous evening’s overtime defeat to the Indiana Pacers.
The result ensured the Knicks secured their 10th win in their past 12 fixtures, with two of those successes coming against Philadelphia. Both sides close the season series tied at two apiece. For the 76ers, Tyrese Maxey led the scoring with 32 points in three quarters, though the hosts played without Joel Embiid, sidelined by right knee soreness for his second consecutive outing.
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Standout Player Performances
Karl-Anthony Towns supplied 21 points alongside 11 rebounds for New York, supported by Mohamed Diawara’s contribution of 14 points. Jalen Brunson, who registered 40 points against Indiana the night prior, was limited to just eight points in this fixture. On Philadelphia’s side, behind Maxey’s 32, VJ Edgecombe and Dominick Barlow contributed 14 and 13 points, respectively.
| Player | Team | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Alvarado | New York Knicks | 26 | 3 | 4 |
| Mikal Bridges | New York Knicks | 22 | 5 | 6 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | New York Knicks | 21 | 11 | 5 |
| Jalen Brunson | New York Knicks | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Tyrese Maxey | Philadelphia 76ers | 32 | 2 | 2 |
| VJ Edgecombe | Philadelphia 76ers | 14 | 4 | 2 |
| Dominick Barlow | Philadelphia 76ers | 13 | 4 | 1 |
Team Statistics and Game Flow
New York set the pace early, opening with a 16-4 advantage largely due to Bridges’ nine points in the opening stretch, and finished the first half ahead by 30. The Knicks shot an impressive 58% from the floor by the break, buoyed by Bridges’ 19 points and Towns’ 16 points in the half. The squad registered a season-high 41 assists before the final buzzer.
Philadelphia’s offensive struggles persisted, resulting in a season-low total of 89 points – only the third occasion this campaign they have scored fewer than 100. The defeat was their second in succession and the third in their last four contests.
Injury and Absence Updates
Joel Embiid missed his second straight fixture, a rare occurrence as he had not missed consecutive games since 19-20 December. Quentin Grimes was also sidelined for a second consecutive outing due to illness. For the Knicks, OG Anunoby was unavailable for the fourth game running, nursing a right toenail avulsion.
Upcoming Fixtures
- Knicks: Set to host the Detroit Pistons on Thursday, 19 February
- 76ers: Will welcome the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday, 19 February
