Philadelphia 76ers dominate the Knicks in a resounding preseason start
The Philadelphia 76ers sent a clear message in their preseason debut by crushing the New York Knicks 120-97. Despite the absence of their main stars, the Philadelphia squad showed a roster depth that proved to be too much for the New York team, the reigning league champions.
LeBron James’ highly anticipated debut in a Sixers jersey will have to wait, as the star did not see action in this matchup. Likewise, the organization decided to rest its stars Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey, allowing other members of the new project to take center stage on the court.
Jaylen Brown leads the offense in his debut
One of the focal points of the match was the performance of Jaylen Brown, who joined the team this summer after his time with the Boston Celtics. Brown did not disappoint and emerged as the game’s top scorer, recording 22 points in just 16 minutes and 51 seconds of play.
Alongside him, young talent VJ Edgecombe also stood out, contributing twelve units in his second year as a professional. This combination was enough to overcome a Knicks lineup that featured its key pieces from the start, including Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, Mikal Bridges, and Josh Hart.
The depth of the Sixers was key to sealing the victory, demonstrating that the team has resources beyond its big names to compete at the highest level from day one.
Meeting details
- Philadelphia Leaders: Jaylen Brown (22 points) and VJ Edgecombe (12 points).
- New York Response: Jalen Brunson (12 points) and OG Anunoby (12 points).
For the Knicks, the offensive effort was distributed, with Brunson and Anunoby leading the individual tally with twelve points each, although the team failed to find the necessary rhythm to stop Philadelphia’s offense.
With this result, both teams continue their preparation for the start of the NBA regular season, which is scheduled to begin on October 20th.
