Maxi scored 27 points as the 76ers narrowly defeated the Knicks 98-93.

October 31st - The 76ers narrowly defeated the Knicks 98-93 . Maxi scored 27 points , 4 rebounds , and 4 assists, while Simmons added 21 points , 2 rebounds , and 1 assist. For the Knicks, Brunson had 24 points , 5 rebounds , and 6 assists, and Towns contributed 22 points, 12 rebounds, and 3 assists.

In the first quarter, the 76ers scored first with a free throw by Embiid, followed by a three-pointer from Anunoby. Maxi and James then scored in succession, helping the 76ers gradually build a lead. At the end of the first quarter, the 76ers led 29-21 . In the second quarter, Bridges scored first, and Maxi responded with 4 consecutive points. Towns then hit a three-pointer, and McBride also scored from beyond the arc, as the Knicks tried to narrow the gap. James scored consecutively with three-pointers and drives, helping the 76ers extend their lead to 14 points at one point. At halftime, the 76ers led 53-44 .

After switching sides, the 76ers extended their lead to 14 points again. Bridges hit a three-pointer, and Brunson scored consecutively, as the Knicks went on a run, narrowing the gap to 5 points. At the end of the third quarter, Simmons hit another three-pointer, giving the 76ers a 77-68 lead. In the final quarter, the Knicks rallied to take a 90-89 lead. James immediately responded with a fadeaway jumper to regain the lead, and Edgecombe hit another crucial three-pointer. In the final moments, James made a putback, and Maxi made both free throws to seal the victory. Ultimately, the 76ers narrowly defeated the Knicks 98-93 .

Knicks player statistics

Brunson 24 points , 5 rebounds, 6 assists; Towns 22 points, 12 rebounds , 3 assists; Bridges 12 points , 5 rebounds, 2 assists; McBride 10 points, 3 rebounds, 1 assist; Anunoby 9 points , 4 rebounds , 3 assists ; Hart 7 points, 6 rebounds , 3 assists; Clarkson 4 points, 3 rebounds; Drummond 3 points , 6 rebounds , 1 assist; Kolek 2 points, 1 rebound , 4 assists

76ers player stats

Maxi had 27 points , 4 rebounds , and 4 assists; Simmons had 21 points , 2 rebounds , and 1 assist; James had 20 points, 9 rebounds , and 8 assists ; Edgecombe had 13 points , 8 rebounds , and 2 assists; Embiid had 10 points, 7 rebounds , and 7 assists; Pope had 5 points, 3 rebounds , and 3 assists; Fernando II had 2 points and 2 rebounds; Bona had 2 rebounds; Wade had 2 rebounds and 1 assist .

Image source: Internet