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“This Is Not Your Identity”: Udonis Haslem Slams Reigning Champion Knicks After Collapse Against LeBron James’ 76ers

The New York Knicks opened their NBA Cup campaign with a defeat just like the regular-season tip-off. This time, the Philadelphia 76ers were without Jaylen Brown yet controlled the pace for most of the game. Heat legend Udonis Haslem was…

By Pranav Kotai · Essentially Sports

Published: Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 4:41 AM

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Udonis Haslem criticized the New York Knicks for abandoning their defensive identity during a loss to Philadelphia.
The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the defending champion Knicks by five points in an NBA Cup matchup.
LeBron James recorded 20 points, nine rebounds, and eight assists to lead the 76ers.

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Former Miami Heat forward Udonis Haslem criticized the New York Knicks' defensive effort during their five-point NBA Cup loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. Speaking on the broadcast, Haslem emphasized that the Knicks abandoned their identity by allowing poor interior defense against a shorthanded Sixers squad.

LeBron James led Philadelphia with 20 points, nine rebounds, and eight assists to drop New York to a 2-4 record. Despite 22 points and 12 rebounds from Karl-Anthony Towns, the defending champions struggled with first-half turnovers and fatigue.

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