Sixers Host Knicks in NBA Cup Group Play
Philadelphia holds a 3-1 record and leads the East by a wide margin over New York, which sits at 2-3.
By Valentina Rojas ·
The NBA Cup group stage returns Friday night with a matchup between two Eastern Conference contenders.
The Philadelphia 76ers host the New York Knicks at 7:30 p.m. EDT. The 76ers enter the game with a 3-1 record and hold the second spot in the conference. New York is 2-3 and ranks eighth. The betting line favors Philadelphia by 3.5 points, and the over/under total is set at 230.5.
These teams met last month on Oct. 20. The 76ers won that contest 106-100. Tyrese Maxey scored 28 points in that victory. The 76ers finished the 2025-26 season with a 45-37 record. They posted a 23-18 home record and averaged 9.1 steals and 5.7 blocks per game.
The Knicks went 53-29 last season. They went 14-3 in Atlantic Division play. New York averaged 116.5 points per game, 42.6 from deep, and 16.8 from the free-throw line.
Both teams have roster changes. The 76ers are missing Ariel Hukporti for the season due to an Achilles injury. Dominick Barlow is out with a back issue. Jabari Walker and Tacko Fall are day to day with knee and quadriceps problems, respectively. The Knicks have Jose Alvarado listed as day to day with an ankle injury.
Source: Philadelphia Daily News
