The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the New York Knicks 98-93 on Friday, October 30, 2026, behind Tyrese Maxey’s game-high 27 points. LeBron James added 20 points, nine rebounds and eight assists as Philadelphia protected an early advantage to secure the NBA Cup group-play victory at Xfinity Mobile Arena.
Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown
First Quarter: Philadelphia Builds an Eight-Point Lead
The 76ers outscored the Knicks 29-21 in the opening period, establishing the advantage that ultimately separated the teams. Philadelphia’s highest-scoring quarter gave the home side an eight-point cushion after 12 minutes.
Second Quarter: Sixers Extend the Margin
Philadelphia edged New York 24-23 in the second quarter to take a 53-44 halftime lead. The Knicks improved on their opening-period production, but the Sixers added another point to their advantage.
Third Quarter: Teams Trade Matching Totals
Both teams scored 24 points in the third quarter, leaving Philadelphia ahead 77-68 entering the fourth. New York kept pace but could not reduce its halftime deficit over the period.
Fourth Quarter: Knicks Narrow the Gap
New York won the final quarter 25-21, cutting four points from Philadelphia’s lead. That improvement was not enough to reverse the result, as the 76ers finished with a five-point victory in regulation.
Key Performers
- Tyrese Maxey, Philadelphia: Led all scorers with 27 points, providing the largest individual scoring contribution in a game that finished below 100 points for both teams.
- LeBron James, Philadelphia: Delivered 20 points, nine rebounds and eight assists, leading the Sixers in both rebounding and assists while finishing just short of a triple-double.
- Jalen Brunson, New York: Paced the Knicks with 24 points and six assists.
- Karl-Anthony Towns, New York: Recorded a double-double with 22 points and a game-high 12 rebounds.
NerdSports Stat: Philadelphia made 25 of 41 two-point attempts, a 61.0% conversion rate. The Sixers produced six more points inside the arc than New York, which made 22 of 45 two-pointers—more than the final five-point margin.
Game Analysis: Shooting Efficiency Makes the Difference
Philadelphia’s efficiency offset New York’s advantages in rebounding and shot volume. The Sixers made 37 of 75 field-goal attempts, shooting 49.3%, while the Knicks finished 35-for-86 at 40.7%. Despite attempting 11 fewer shots, Philadelphia made two more baskets.
New York held a 45-39 rebounding advantage and made one more 3-pointer, finishing 13-for-41 from distance. Philadelphia went 12-for-34, converting 35.3% compared with the Knicks’ 31.7%. The Sixers also added a small advantage at the foul line, making 12 of 16 attempts to New York’s 10 of 14.
Ball movement supported Philadelphia’s more efficient offense: the Sixers recorded 26 assists on 37 made baskets, with James supplying eight. Maxey and James combined for 47 points, while Brunson and Towns accounted for 46 of New York’s 93.
Pregame reports had identified Brown as unavailable for Philadelphia’s NBA Cup matchup. In the game itself, Maxey’s scoring and James’ all-around production provided the leading contributions to the win.
Closing Context: Philadelphia Moves to 5-1
The 76ers improved to 5-1 overall and 3-1 at home while adding an NBA Cup group-play victory. The Knicks fell to 2-4 overall and 1-2 on the road. Both Eastern Conference teams return to action Monday, November 2: Philadelphia hosts the Chicago Bulls, and New York hosts the Brooklyn Nets, with both games scheduled for 4:30 p.m. PST.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the New York Knicks 98-93 on October 30, 2026.
Tyrese Maxey scored 27 points. His individual shooting percentage was not included in the supplied game statistics.
After the win, Philadelphia sits at 5-1 overall in the Eastern Conference. Its exact conference ranking was not provided.
Tyrese Maxey was the standout scorer with a game-high 27 points. LeBron James delivered the most complete Philadelphia stat line with 20 points, nine rebounds and eight assists.
