Knicks Defeat 76ers in NBA Showdown
Thursday, October 2, 2025, 12:00 PM ET · Etihad Arena
New York Knicks 99, Philadelphia 76ers 84, final. Our NBA picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Philadelphia 76ers vs New York Knicks?
New York Knicks beat Philadelphia 76ers 99-84 at Etihad Arena on October 2, 2025.
In an engaging NBA matchup, the New York Knicks secured a decisive victory over the Philadelphia 76ers, finishing with a score of 99-84. This win marks the Knicks' second consecutive triumph in their recent series against the 76ers, bringing the series record to 2-2. The game took place at the Etihad Arena, where the Knicks showcased their home advantage.
The Knicks entered the game with a home record of 1-0 for the season, while the 76ers were seeking their first win after starting the season with an away record of 0-1. The Knicks' recent form has been solid, with a record of 6-4 over their last ten games, including a winning streak of one. They have averaged 110.7 points scored per game while allowing 106.5 points, indicating a balanced performance. In their last five games, they maintained an average of 110.0 points scored and 109.0 points allowed, demonstrating their competitive edge.
Conversely, the 76ers have struggled significantly, recording just one win against nine losses in their last ten games. They are currently on a two-game losing streak and have averaged only 107.0 points scored while allowing 117.5 points, highlighting their defensive challenges. In their last five games, the 76ers managed to score an average of 109.6 points while conceding 116.0 points.
At home, the Knicks have performed well with a record of 3-2, while the 76ers have struggled on the road, posting a home record of 0-7. The Knicks have also been dominant in their recent head-to-head meetings, winning all four encounters against the 76ers this season, including a previous matchup on April 1, where they won 105-91.
In terms of injuries, both teams faced some uncertainty. The Knicks had Mohamed Diawara and Jalen Brunson listed as day-to-day due to finger and wrist issues, respectively. The 76ers also had Kentavious Caldwell-Pope listed as day-to-day with a finger injury. The status of these players could have impacted the game dynamics, but the Knicks managed to secure a comfortable win regardless.
The betting market reflected the Knicks' strong position, with a home win probability of 1.0, indicating that they were heavily favored to win the matchup according to the odds provided by their betting partner.
As the game progressed, the Knicks maintained control, outscoring the 76ers in crucial moments, particularly in the fourth quarter. Notable scoring plays included a dunk by Trey Jemison III and a series of free throws by Dominick Barlow, which helped solidify the Knicks' lead as they closed out the game.
Overall, the Knicks' ability to capitalize on their home court advantage and their recent form played a significant role in their victory over the struggling 76ers, who will need to regroup and address their defensive issues moving forward.
Injury report
- Mohamed DiawaraDay-To-DayFingerNew York Knicks
- Jalen BrunsonDay-To-DayWristNew York Knicks
- Kentavious Caldwell-PopeDay-To-DayFingerPhiladelphia 76ers
Leaders
- PointsMiles McBride12New York Knicks
- AssistsJalen Brunson4New York Knicks
- ReboundsMitchell Robinson16New York Knicks
- PointsVJ Edgecombe14Philadelphia 76ers
- AssistsTyrese Maxey4Philadelphia 76ers
- ReboundsDominick Barlow10Philadelphia 76ers
Recent form
New York Knicks
Last 10: 6-4Streak W1110.7 scored · 106.5 allowed per game3-2 at home
- W113-105at Brooklyn NetsApr 13
- L102-108vs Cleveland CavaliersApr 11
- L106-115at Detroit PistonsApr 10
- L117-119vs Boston CelticsApr 8
- W112-98vs Phoenix SunsApr 6
- W121-105at Atlanta HawksApr 5
- L105-124at Cleveland CavaliersApr 2
- W105-91vs Philadelphia 76ersApr 1
- W110-93vs Portland Trail BlazersMar 30
- W116-107at Milwaukee BucksMar 29
Philadelphia 76ers
Last 10: 1-9Streak L2107 scored · 117.5 allowed per game1-2 away
- L102-122vs Chicago BullsApr 13
- L110-124vs Atlanta HawksApr 11
- W122-103at Washington WizardsApr 9
- L105-117at Miami HeatApr 7
- L109-114vs Minnesota TimberwolvesApr 5
- L113-126vs Milwaukee BucksApr 3
- L91-105at New York KnicksApr 1
- L109-127vs Toronto RaptorsMar 30
- L95-118vs Miami HeatMar 29
- L114-119vs Washington WizardsMar 26
Standings
| Team | Games behind | Lost | Streak | Win % | Won |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | - | 26 | W2 | .683 | 56 |
| New York | 3 | 29 | L1 | .646 | 53 |
| Toronto | 10 | 36 | W1 | .561 | 46 |
| Philadelphia | 11 | 37 | W2 | .549 | 45 |
| Brooklyn | 36 | 62 | L3 | .244 | 20 |
Box score
| Stat | Philadelphia 76ers | New York Knicks |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 27-78 | 35-91 |
| Field goal % | 35 | 38 |
| Three-pointers | 3-35 | 8-39 |
| Three-point % | 9 | 21 |
| Free throws | 27-32 | 21-32 |
| Free throw % | 84 | 66 |
| Rebounds | 46 | 58 |
| Offensive rebounds | 10 | 20 |
| Defensive rebounds | 36 | 38 |
| Assists | 17 | 19 |
| Steals | 8 | 13 |
| Blocks | 5 | 2 |
| Turnovers | 20 | 17 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 2 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 2 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 18 | 14 |
| Fast-break points | 10 | 24 |
| Points in the paint | 44 | 48 |
| Fouls | 24 | 26 |
| Largest lead | 6 | 26 |
How the scoring went
- 3rd Quarter53-68Hunter Sallis makes free throw 1 of 2
- 3rd Quarter54-68Hunter Sallis makes free throw 2 of 2
- 3rd Quarter54-71Garrison Mathews makes 26-foot three point jumper (Landry Shamet assists)
- 3rd Quarter55-71Eric Gordon makes free throw 2 of 2
- 3rd Quarter55-73Ariel Hukporti makes dunk
- 3rd Quarter55-75Ariel Hukporti makes 5-foot two point shot (Malcolm Brogdon assists)
- 3rd Quarter55-78Garrison Mathews makes 24-foot three point shot (Tyler Kolek assists)
- 3rd Quarter55-81Garrison Mathews makes 26-foot three point jumper (Malcolm Brogdon assists)
- 3rd Quarter57-81Kennedy Chandler makes 9-foot driving floating jump shot
- 4th Quarter57-82Alex Len makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter58-82Johni Broome makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter58-84Alex Len makes tip shot
- 4th Quarter60-84Kennedy Chandler makes 2-foot two point shot
- 4th Quarter62-84Hunter Sallis makes 15-foot pullup jump shot (Kennedy Chandler assists)
- 4th Quarter64-84Kennedy Chandler makes dunk
- 4th Quarter66-84VJ Edgecombe makes driving dunk
- 4th Quarter67-84VJ Edgecombe makes technical free throw
- 4th Quarter68-84Hunter Sallis makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter69-84Hunter Sallis makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter69-85Alex Len makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter69-86Alex Len makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter70-86Jabari Walker makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter70-87Matt Ryan makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter70-88Kevin McCullar Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter71-88Kennedy Chandler makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter71-90Tyler Kolek makes 3-foot two point shot
- 4th Quarter74-90Kennedy Chandler makes 25-foot three point shot (Hunter Sallis assists)
- 4th Quarter74-92Tyler Kolek makes 2-foot two point shot (Matt Ryan assists)
- 4th Quarter75-92Jabari Walker makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter76-92Jabari Walker makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter76-93Kevin McCullar Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter77-93Jabari Walker makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter78-93Jabari Walker makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter78-95Trey Jemison III makes dunk (Kevin McCullar Jr. assists)
- 4th Quarter79-95Dominick Barlow makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter80-95Dominick Barlow makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter80-97Tyler Kolek makes 18-foot pullup jump shot
- 4th Quarter82-97Jabari Walker makes 1-foot two point shot (Dominick Barlow assists)
- 4th Quarter82-99Trey Jemison III makes two point shot
- 4th Quarter84-99Malcolm Hill makes layup (Kennedy Chandler assists)
Win probability
Above the line favours New York Knicks, below favours Philadelphia 76ers.
Venue
- Etihad ArenaAbu Dhabi
- Attendance11983
- OfficialsTre Maddox, Justin Van Duyne, Jonathan Sterling
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