The Philadelphia 76ers defeat the New York Knicks in their preseason opener on Monday night, even as key stars sit out. LeBron James does not play for Philadelphia, and starters Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey are also absent from the lineup.
The two reports agree on the main game outcome and the reason for Philadelphia’s lineup changes, highlighting that multiple high-profile players are rested for the preseason. Both sources frame the matchup around James’ non-participation and confirm that Embiid and Maxey also sit, suggesting Philadelphia is using the opening preseason game to limit playing time and evaluate other options. No additional details are provided in the excerpts about scoring, specific substitutes, or final statistics.
