WEBWIRE — Friday, January 5, 2024
The 76ers (23-10) deal with the New York City Knicks (19-15) for the very first time this season on Friday night in Philadelphia. Its the second of 3 home video games today for the Sixers, who will reverse and host the Utah Jazz (16-19) on Saturday night.
The Sixers and Knicks will likewise play one another on Feb. 22 (PHI), March 10 (NY), and March 12 (NY).
On Tuesday, Joel Embiid gone back to the Sixers lineup after a four-game lack due to an ankle sprain and notched a triple-double (31-15-10) in 3 quarters versus the Chicago BullsThe Sixers led by as numerous as 31 in a 110-97 win.
The NBA revealed Thursday the very first fan returns of 2024 NBA All-Star Voting: Embiid was available in 2nd amongst Eastern Conference frontcourt gamers and Tyrese Maxey was 5th in the backcourt. Fans represent 50% of the vote to choose All-Star beginners.
I believe hes making a terrific case, 76ers Head Coach Nick Nurse stated of Maxey. I believe everyones definitely seen yet another huge action up for him. And, for me, I put a great deal of stock in where your group remains in the standings. I understand not a great deal of individuals speak about that, however for me, thats like method up there. You begin on top and you begin taking a look at whos affecting the groups that are winning huge time … His numbers state that hes truly close, or there. Our group success I believe has a lot to do with it, so I believe hes making a really, really strong case.
Of the 4 guards presently ahead of Maxey, just one bets a group with a much better record, first-year Milwaukee Buck Damian Lillard.
Rebounding figures to be a secret for the Sixers versus the Knicks, who lead the NBA in rebounding portion and rank 2nd in second-chance points per contest.
Experienced Patrick Beverley understands its constantly essential:
My greatest secret to my group is to constantly win the rebounding video game, stated Beverley. We win the rebounding video game, we offer ourselves an opportunity to win a lots of video games. Thats what the NBA has to do with. A great deal of individuals do not speak about it, however the majority of groups who win the rebounding video game truly win the video game, so thats been my focus this year.
Philadelphia is 16-1 this season with equivalent or more rebounds than their challenger.
CHALLENGER OUTLOOK
New York City (19-15) likewise played the Bulls most just recently, a 116-100 home triumph on Wednesday. Julius Randle (35 points) and Jalen Brunson (31 points) led the method, while Isaiah Hartenstein published a game-high 20 rebounds and 5 obstructed shots on top of his 10 points as the beginning. Mitchell Robinson, who had actually begun the very first 21 video games of the season, had ankle surgical treatment in December.
Brunson leads the Knicks in scoring at 25.7 points per video game, with Randle not far behind with a 24.4 scoring average.
OG Anunoby, Precious Achiuwa, and Malachi Flynn were gotten in a trade from the Toronto Raptors on Dec. 30 in exchange for R.J. Barrett, Immanuel Quickley, and a 2024 2nd round draft choice. Anunoby scored 17 points versus Minnesota in his Knicks launching on New Years Day.
The Knicks lineup functions 4 previous Villanova Wildcats in Jalen Brunson, Donte DiVincenzo, Josh Hart, and Ryan Arcidiacono. All 4 gamers were on the schools 2016 champion group, with Brunson and DiVincenzo (redshirt in 2016) winning it once again in 2018.
Prior to a set of success at The Garden, New York dropped all 3 video games (OKC ORL INDon their newest trip.
76ERS-KNICKS INJURY REPORT
DeAnthony Melton (back; back spinal column pain) is out once again for the Sixers, while Robert Covington (left knee effusion) and Furkan Korkmaz (health problem) are both doubtful.
Melton missed out on just his 2nd video game of the season on Tuesday versus Chicago, and the Sixers made use of a starting lineup of Maxey, Kelly Oubre Jr., Tobias Harris, Nico Batum, and Embiid.
Everybody is simply discovering methods to remain tuned and remain prepared, Beverley stated following Thursdays practice. Jointly, as a system. I believe thats where our strength comes – in numbers. Really in numbers. I believe we have like 8, 9 beginners [and] 11, 12, 13 guys that can play considerable minutes. Thats constantly a plus on any group.
Robinson (left ankle surgical treatment) stays out for the Knicks and Flynn (ideal ankle sprain) is doubtful to make his group launching.
TUESDAYS KEY PERFORMANCES
Joel Embiid
- Tuesday versus Chicago was Embiids 2nd triple-double of the season in just 3 quarters of play (Nov. 27 vs. LAL), ending up with 31 points, 15 rebounds, and 10 helps in 31 minutes and 27 seconds. It was the seventh triple-double of his profession.
- He shot 10-for-20 from the flooring, 2-for-5 from 3-point variety, and 9-for-12 from the free-throw line, while including a take and 2 blocks defensively.
Tyrese Maxey
- In 29 minutes of play, Maxey drilled a game-high 4 3-pointers (4-7 3fg) en path to 20 points and 5 helps on the night.
Tobias Harris
- Harris netted 20 points on 9-of-13 shooting and included 8 rebounds, 2 helps, and 2 blocks in 30 minutes.
Kelly Oubre Jr.
- Oubre scored 13 of his 16 points in the very first quarter versus the Bulls. He shot 5-for-8 from the field, 3-for-5 from beyond the arc, and 3-for-3 from the nasty line in 27 overall minutes throughout just 3 quarters of action.
ESTIMATE TO NOTE
MVP and six-time NBA All-Star Joel Embiid on Tyrese Maxeys All-Star case
He needs to certainly be a [All-Star] starter. Hes corresponded all season, bring us, doing whatever it takes. And were winning, so that counts for something. He should have to be an All-Star, specifically a starter.
FOLLOW ALONG
Friday nights contest is a 7:30 p.m. ET begin in South Philadelphia.
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UNIFORMS
It will be another Friday night with the Sixers in their red Statement Edition uniforms, while the Knicks use their conventional blue Icon Edition uniforms.
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By: Matt Murphy
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