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Sixers secure preseason win over Knicks as key players impress

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Last updated Oct 6, 2026

Sixers secure preseason win over Knicks as key players impress
Summary

The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the New York Knicks 120-97 in their preseason opener on October 6, 2026. Key contributions came from Jaylen Brown, who scored 22 points in the first half, and other notable performances included VJ Edgecombe and Jabari Walker. Coach Nick Nurse highlighted Brown's offensive creativity and mentioned Kentavious Caldwell-Pope's impactful play. The Sixers continue to prepare for the regular season, set to start on October 20.

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  • •Jaylen Brown scores 22 points in the first half.
  • •VJ Edgecombe contributes 12 points and seven assists.
  • •Jabari Walker adds 11 points and 11 rebounds.
  • •Kentavious Caldwell-Pope plays a key role defensively.
  • •Sixers' next game is on October 20.
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  • 9:31 AMYahoo Sports — 3 biggest takeaways for Sixers following preseason win over Knicks
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Here are the three biggest takeaways for the Philadelphia 76ers following their preseason win over the New York Knicks.

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