Jaylen Brown shines in Sixers' preseason victory over Knicks
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Last updated Oct 6, 2026
Jaylen Brown scored 22 points in the first half as the Philadelphia 76ers defeated the New York Knicks 120-97 in their preseason opener on October 5, 2026. With key players like Joel Embiid and LeBron James resting, the Sixers took control in the second quarter and maintained their lead. VJ Edgecombe contributed 12 points and seven assists, while Ariel Hukporti left the game early due to an injury. The Sixers aim to build momentum in their upcoming preseason matches.
- •Philadelphia 76ers defeat New York Knicks 120-97 in preseason opener.
- •Jaylen Brown led with 22 points, all in the first half.
- •VJ Edgecombe added 12 points and seven assists.
- •Ariel Hukporti exited early with a potential injury.
- •Joel Embiid and LeBron James did not play.
- 2:21 AMYahoo Sports — 76ers’ Jaylen Brown dominates in preseason debut vs. Knicks
- 1:27 AMYahoo Sports — Player grades: Jaylen Brown, Sixers beat Knicks in preseason opener
- 1:26 AMYahoo Sports — Jaylen Brown dominates in Sixers’ preseason win over Knicks
"Philadelphia 76ers forward Jaylen Brown made it look easy in his preseason debut, tallying all-around numbers in limited action against the New York Knicks. The 76ers hosted the Knicks at Xfinity Mobile Arena, and Brown set the tone right away. In 17 minutes, he logged 22 points, two rebounds, two assists, and one block. He shot 8-of-13 from the […] The post 76ers’ Jaylen Brown dominates in preseason debut vs. Knicks appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"Jaylen Brown scored 22 first-half points against the full New York Knicks lineup, leading the Sixers to a comfortable 120-97 victory with Joel Embiid, LeBron James, and Tyrese Maxey watching...
"Jaylen Brown and the Philadelphia 76ers knock off the New York Knicks in the preseason opener on Monday.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 6, 2026, 2:21 AM76ers’ Jaylen Brown dominates in preseason debut vs. Knicks
Philadelphia 76ers forward Jaylen Brown made it look easy in his preseason debut, tallying all-around numbers in limited action against the New York Knicks. The 76ers hosted the Knicks at Xfinity Mobile Arena, and Brown set the tone right away. In 17 minutes, he logged 22 points, two rebounds, two assists, and one block. He shot 8-of-13 from the […] The post 76ers’ Jaylen Brown dominates in preseason debut vs. Knicks appeared first on ClutchPoints.
- Yahoo SportsOct 6, 2026, 1:27 AMPlayer grades: Jaylen Brown, Sixers beat Knicks in preseason opener
Jaylen Brown and the Philadelphia 76ers knock off the New York Knicks in the preseason opener on Monday.
- Yahoo SportsOct 6, 2026, 1:26 AMJaylen Brown dominates in Sixers’ preseason win over Knicks
Jaylen Brown scored 22 first-half points against the full New York Knicks lineup, leading the Sixers to a comfortable 120-97 victory with Joel Embiid, LeBron James, and Tyrese Maxey watching...
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