The Philadelphia 76ers beat the New York Knicks 98-93 in an NBA Cup group game on Friday night, with LeBron James scoring 20 points and making key late plays. Multiple outlets describe his final contributions as a go-ahead fadeaway and then a sealing tip-in after turning the game back in Philadelphia’s favour.
The win is framed as a second victory over the Knicks this season, following an earlier Philadelphia win that also interrupted New York’s banner-raising at Madison Square Garden. ESPN and other reports also quote coach Nick Nurse referring to James’ performance as his “best game.” Tyrese Maxey is credited as a major factor, with one report citing 27 points.
Several previews and recaps also add context around the tournament setting and game atmosphere, including that the NBA Cup begins with this matchup. Some outlets note the Knicks’ record trend and that Jaylen Brown was not in Philadelphia’s lineup, while others focus more on LeBron’s clutch shot-making and the effectiveness of Philadelphia’s late-game defence.
