Knicks Could Catch Major Break as 76ers Star Lands on Injury Report

Sixers-Knicks NBA Cup primer: What's at stake in Friday's rematch

Oct 20, 2026; New York, New York, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward LeBron James (23) fights for position against New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby (8) during the first quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Experts release Knicks vs. 76ers prediction for NBA Cup group stage game Friday

The Knicks open their NBA Cup title defense Friday in Philadelphia at 7:30 p.m. ET, looking to avenge a 106-100 opening-night loss to the Sixers. New York has recovered from an 0-3 start with consecutive wins, including a 133-127 victory in Chicago behind Jalen Brunson’s 38 points and seven assists, while Philadelphia enters at 4-1 after beating Indiana.

Knicks begin NBA Cup title defense with shot at revenge against LeBron James, 76ers

The defending champion Knicks open NBA Cup group play on Friday in Philadelphia, seeking revenge against the 76ers after a 106-100 loss.

Backcourt battle on tap as Knicks, Sixers open NBA Cup play

The New York Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers are grateful to have All-Star guards they can count on in crunch time.Those stars will be on display Friday when Jalen Brunson and the Knicks visit Tyrese Maxey and the Sixers in NBA Cup action.The Knicks won ...

Knicks Could Catch Major Break as 76ers Star Lands on Injury Report

The Knicks could catch a major break against the 76ers, but their own injury concerns add uncertainty ahead of Friday's NBA Cup opener.

Full injury report for Sixers-Knicks on Friday

While their core rotation players are all available and healthy, the Sixers remain in the process of battling a slew of frontcourt injuries.