In a low-scoring battle, the Philadelphia 76ers (36-28) edged past the New York Knicks (37-27) with a 79-73 win on Sunday night.
Kelly Oubre Jr. led the 76ers with 18 points and 10 rebounds, contributing to a hard-fought victory in a game marked by stout defense from both teams.
Despite a sluggish offensive start, the 76ers relied on their defensive resilience to hold the Knicks to the lowest points total in the NBA this season.
Jalen Brunson paced the Knicks with 19 points, but New York struggled to find its offensive rhythm, shooting just 32.5% from the field and 22.5% from beyond the arc.
Despite missing Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey sidelined due to injuries, the Sixers managed to overcome adversity and take the win. The Knicks also missed key players, including Julius Randle, OG Anunoby, and Mitchell Robinson.
