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5 Things We Learned As 76ers Destroy Knicks 120-97 In Preseason Matchup

The preseason isn’t supposed to represent what could come in the regular season. But sometimes, a preseason game tells you something anyway. The Philadelphia 76ers made sure of that on Monday night, running away from the New York Knicks in…

Published: Tuesday, 6 October 2026 at 2:53 AM
5 Things We Learned As 76ers Destroy Knicks 120-97 In Preseason Matchup
Key Things to Know
  • The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the New York Knicks 120-97 in a dominant preseason performance.
  • Jaylen Brown led Philadelphia with 22 points on 8-of-13 shooting in just 17 minutes.
  • Philadelphia won convincingly despite resting stars LeBron James, Joel Embiid, and Tyrese Maxey.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the New York Knicks 120-97 in a preseason matchup on Monday night. Philadelphia secured the victory despite playing without Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and LeBron James, led by Jaylen Brown's game-high 22 points in just 17 minutes of action.

Fadeaway World noted that Philadelphia displayed formidable depth, with VJ Edgecombe adding 12 points and seven assists, while Caleb Love contributed 15 points off the bench. Conversely, the Knicks struggled significantly on offense, shooting just 38.5% from the field and 19.5% from three-point range.

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