Jalen Brunson, Knicks Praised by Fans in OT Win vs. 76ers amid Embiid, Towns Injuries
Even with star center Karl-Anthony Towns sidelined, the New York Knicks handled business on the road, dropping the Philadelphia 76ers in overtime 125-119
Sixers push the Knicks to OT, but Jalen Brunson’s 38 points too much to overcome in 125-119 loss
Nick Nurse remains confident that the 76ers can still turn the season around. “Our numbers of games with guys healthy are still very, very low,” the Sixers coach said. “And I’m not keeping track as much as you guys are,
Jalen Brunson Powers Knicks Over 76ers In OT Thriller
The New York Knicks bested the Philadelphia 76ers, holding on strong after the 76ers got some second half momentum and sent the game to overtime.
76ers vs. Knicks: Tyrese Maxey, Jalen Brunson duel in overtime showdown
The 76ers squared off with the Knicks in Philadelphia in a matchup without Joel Embiid and Karl-Anthony Towns.
Sixers will face Knicks without Joel Embiid, who remains out with a sprained left foot
Meanwhile, Andre Drummond (left toe sprain), Caleb Martin (right groin soreness), Kyle Lowry (right hip sprain), KJ Martin (left foot stress reaction) and Jared McCain (left knee surgery) will remain sidelined. McCain will miss the remainder of the season.
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Sixers Notebook: Still day-to-day, Joel Embiid’s return not yet afoot
Nick Nurse didn’t spend much time trying to reconcile a timeline of Joel Embiid’s foot injury that doesn’t appear to make much sense.
Jalen Brunson scores 16 of his 38 points in 4th quarter and OT as Knicks beat 76ers
Jalen Brunson scored 16 of his 38 points in the fourth quarter and overtime, and Josh Hart had the 11th triple-double of his career as the New York Knicks beat the 76ers 125-119 Wednesday night.
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Instant observations: Without Joel Embiid, Sixers run out of gas vs. Knicks
In the second half, the Sixers showed signs of the team they were supposed to be without Joel Embiid. But their dreadful first half sunk them to 15-24.
Embiid still among extensive list of Sixers out for game vs. Knicks
Embiid’s played in just total 13 games thus far for the Sixers, who entered Wednesday 11th in the Eastern Conference standings at 15-23. He’s been sidelined by everything from troubles with his left knee and foot to a sinus fracture that’s led him to wear a protective mask in games since Dec. 20.
Jalen Brunson, Knicks Prevail in Return to Philadelphia
With Karl-Anthony Towns relegated a spectator due to a thumb injury, the Knicks' Villanova contingent had another sterling evening at Wells Fargo Center, as former Villanova Wildcats Mikal Bridges, Jalen Brunson, and Josh Hart each rose to the occasion in a 125-119 overtime victory over the Philadelphia 76ers.
Sixers push Knicks to OT, but Jalen Brunson’s 38 points too much to overcome in 125-119 loss
Nick Nurse remains confident that the 76ers can still turn the season around. “Our numbers of games with guys healthy are still very, very low,” the coach said. “And I’m not keeping track as much as you guys are,