Sixers kick off NBA Cup Tournament with matchup against Knicks

The Philadelphia 76ers begin their NBA Cup schedule on Friday night by hosting the New York Knicks at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Philadelphia enters the contest with a 4-1 record, having previously defeated the defending champion Knicks 106-100 in their season opener. A victory would ensure Philadelphia secures no worse than a season-series tie against their division rivals.

New York enters the matchup after a turbulent start to the campaign, which included an 0-3 opening stretch alongside tabled contract extensions for Josh Hart and Karl-Anthony Towns. Meanwhile, the Sixers are managing an offense described as a work in progress, with Jaylen Brown listed as questionable due to knee soreness, while Jabari Walker, Tacko Fall, and Dominick Barlow remain ruled out.