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Knicks struggle in first half, fall to 76ers 98-93 in NBA Cup opener

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Last updated Oct 31, 2026

Knicks struggle in first half, fall to 76ers 98-93 in NBA Cup opener
Summary

The Knicks lost to the Philadelphia 76ers 98-93 Friday night in the NBA Cup group stage opener. New York faced a challenging first half, shooting poorly and committing turnovers, allowing Philadelphia to build a 53-44 halftime lead. Despite a strong effort in the second half, including a late three-pointer by Jalen Brunson to briefly give the Knicks a lead, they couldn't maintain their momentum. LeBron James led the 76ers with 20 points, and Tyrese Maxey contributed 18 points before the half. The Knicks have now lost both matchups against the 76ers this season.

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  • •Knicks open NBA Cup play with 98-93 loss to 76ers.
  • •New York's poor shooting and defense resulted in a 53-44 halftime deficit.
  • •Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 24 points in the loss.
  • •LeBron James recorded his first 20-point game of the season.
  • •Knicks have lost both meetings against the 76ers this season.
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  • 2:24 AMYahoo Sports — Knicks unable to overcome rough first half in 98-93 loss to 76ers
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The Knicks opened NBA Cup group stage play by losing to the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night, 98-93.

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