Defending champion Knicks fall to Sixers in NBA Cup opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 31, 2026, 2:07 AM
Last updated Oct 31, 2026
The New York Knicks commenced their NBA Cup title defense with a 98-93 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on October 31, 2026. The Knicks mounted a near double-digit comeback in the fourth quarter, but the Sixers countered with five quick points, including a key shot from VJ Edgecombe. Tyrese Maxey led Philadelphia with 25 points, while the Knicks struggle begins with an overall record of 2-4. This loss mirrors last year's Cup opener for New York, which they later turned around to win the championship.
- •Knicks lose to 76ers 98-93 in NBA Cup opener.
- •Tyrese Maxey scores 25 points for Philadelphia.
- •Knicks are now 2-4 overall this season.
- •VJ Edgecombe's late basket secured the win for the Sixers.
- •Last year, Knicks lost their opener but won the championship.
- 2:07 AMYahoo Sports — NBA Cup 2026: Defending champ Knicks fall to Sixers, again, in first night of play
"It was no Jaylen Brown, no problem for the Sixers against the defending champs.
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