76ers Triumph Over Knicks in Close Contest
Friday, December 19, 2025, 7:00 PM ET · Madison Square Garden
Philadelphia 76ers 116, New York Knicks 107, 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?
Philadelphia 76ers beat New York Knicks 116-107 at Madison Square Garden on December 19, 2025.
Who was favored in Philadelphia 76ers vs New York Knicks?
New York Knicks were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -245 (about 71% implied). The underdog won.
In a thrilling matchup at Madison Square Garden, the Philadelphia 76ers defeated the New York Knicks with a final score of 116-107. This victory marks the 76ers' second consecutive win against the Knicks this season, extending their lead in the series to 2-0. The 76ers entered the game with a record of 15-11, while the Knicks boasted a strong home record of 19-8.
The Knicks have been in impressive form recently, winning seven straight games prior to this contest. Over their last ten games, they maintained a record of 9-1, averaging 120.9 points scored while allowing 108.9 points. Their home performance has been particularly dominant, with a perfect 6-0 record at Madison Square Garden in their last six home games. In contrast, the 76ers have struggled somewhat on the road, holding a 2-1 record in their last three away games and a 5-5 record over their last ten, averaging 114.5 points scored and 115.4 points allowed.
The matchup featured several key players, but injuries played a role in the game. For the Knicks, both Mohamed Diawara and Jalen Brunson were listed as day-to-day with finger and wrist injuries, respectively. The 76ers also had Kentavious Caldwell-Pope listed as day-to-day due to a finger injury. The absence of these players could have impacted the strategies employed by both teams.
From a betting perspective, DraftKings set the odds with the Knicks favored by 6.5 points, with a total points line of 230.5. The money line favored the Knicks at -245, while the 76ers were priced at +200. The market reflected a strong belief in the Knicks' home advantage, but the 76ers proved their worth on the court.
The game was closely contested, with the 76ers pulling ahead in the fourth quarter. Key scoring plays included a dunk by OG Anunoby, a three-pointer from VJ Edgecombe, and a crucial layup by Andre Drummond, who contributed significantly to the 76ers' late-game surge. The Knicks attempted to keep pace, with Mikal Bridges scoring a three-pointer and Karl-Anthony Towns hitting a step-back jumper, but it was not enough to overcome the 76ers' lead.
As the game progressed, the 76ers showcased their resilience and ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities, ultimately sealing the victory. The Knicks, despite their recent form and home-court advantage, were unable to maintain their winning streak against a determined 76ers squad.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | NY -6.5 | 230.5 o -108 / u -112 | Philadelphia 76ers +200 · New York Knicks -245 |
Injury report
- Mohamed DiawaraDay-To-DayFingerNew York Knicks
- Jalen BrunsonDay-To-DayWristNew York Knicks
- Kentavious Caldwell-PopeDay-To-DayFingerPhiladelphia 76ers
Leaders
- PointsKarl-Anthony Towns22New York Knicks
- AssistsJalen Brunson9New York Knicks
- ReboundsMitchell Robinson16New York Knicks
- PointsTyrese Maxey30Philadelphia 76ers
- AssistsTyrese Maxey9Philadelphia 76ers
- ReboundsAndre Drummond13Philadelphia 76ers
Recent form
New York Knicks
Last 10: 9-1Streak W7120.9 scored · 108.9 allowed per game6-0 at home
- W114-113at Indiana PacersDec 19
- W124-113vs San Antonio SpursDec 17
- W132-120at Orlando MagicDec 13
- W117-101at Toronto RaptorsDec 10
- W106-100vs Orlando MagicDec 7
- W146-112vs Utah JazzDec 6
- W119-104vs Charlotte HornetsDec 4
- L117-123at Boston CelticsDec 3
- W116-94vs Toronto RaptorsNov 30
- W118-109vs Milwaukee BucksNov 29
Philadelphia 76ers
Last 10: 5-5Streak L1114.5 scored · 115.4 allowed per game2-1 away
- L117-120at Atlanta HawksDec 14
- W115-105vs Indiana PacersDec 13
- L108-112vs Los Angeles LakersDec 8
- W116-101at Milwaukee BucksDec 6
- W99-98vs Golden State WarriorsDec 5
- W121-102vs Washington WizardsDec 3
- L134-142vs Atlanta HawksNov 30
- W115-103at Brooklyn NetsNov 29
- L103-144vs Orlando MagicNov 26
- L117-127vs Miami HeatNov 23
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 | 40-88 | 39-88 |
| Field goal % | 45 | 44 |
| Three-pointers | 17-41 | 8-32 |
| Three-point % | 41 | 25 |
| Free throws | 19-21 | 21-25 |
| Free throw % | 90 | 84 |
| Rebounds | 36 | 57 |
| Offensive rebounds | 10 | 21 |
| Defensive rebounds | 26 | 36 |
| Assists | 21 | 26 |
| Steals | 7 | 3 |
| Blocks | 8 | 3 |
| Turnovers | 10 | 18 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 1 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 2 | 16 |
| Fast-break points | 6 | 5 |
| Points in the paint | 36 | 60 |
| Fouls | 24 | 21 |
| Largest lead | 9 | 6 |
| Lead changes | 19 | 19 |
| Time in front | 60 | 26 |
How the scoring went
- 3rd Quarter78-76VJ Edgecombe makes 17-foot pullup jump shot
- 3rd Quarter80-76VJ Edgecombe makes driving layup
- 3rd Quarter80-78Jalen Brunson makes 5-foot driving floating jump shot
- 3rd Quarter82-78Adem Bona makes dunk (VJ Edgecombe assists)
- 3rd Quarter82-79Jalen Brunson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 3rd Quarter82-80Jalen Brunson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 3rd Quarter83-80Justin Edwards makes free throw 1 of 2
- 3rd Quarter84-80Justin Edwards makes free throw 2 of 2
- 3rd Quarter84-81Mitchell Robinson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 3rd Quarter84-82Mitchell Robinson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 3rd Quarter85-82Jabari Walker makes free throw 1 of 2
- 3rd Quarter85-84Mitchell Robinson makes layup (OG Anunoby assists)
- 3rd Quarter85-85Mitchell Robinson makes free throw 1 of 1
- 3rd Quarter86-85Jabari Walker makes free throw 1 of 2
- 3rd Quarter87-85Jabari Walker makes free throw 2 of 2
- 3rd Quarter87-87Jordan Clarkson makes 4-foot driving floating jump shot (Tyler Kolek assists)
- 3rd Quarter88-87Adem Bona makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter88-89Mitchell Robinson makes tip shot
- 4th Quarter91-89Tyrese Maxey makes 27-foot three point step back jumpshot
- 4th Quarter91-91Mitchell Robinson makes layup (Karl-Anthony Towns assists)
- 4th Quarter91-92Mitchell Robinson makes free throw 1 of 1
- 4th Quarter94-92Jared McCain makes 22-foot three point jumper (Tyrese Maxey assists)
- 4th Quarter97-92Tyrese Maxey makes 25-foot three point step back jumpshot
- 4th Quarter97-94Mitchell Robinson makes alley oop dunk (Mikal Bridges assists)
- 4th Quarter99-94Jared McCain makes 11-foot step back jumpshot
- 4th Quarter99-96Mikal Bridges makes 9-foot pullup jump shot
- 4th Quarter101-96Tyrese Maxey makes driving layup (Paul George assists)
- 4th Quarter101-98Tyler Kolek makes driving layup
- 4th Quarter102-98Jared McCain makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter103-98Jared McCain makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter103-100Mikal Bridges makes 9-foot pullup jump shot (Jalen Brunson assists)
- 4th Quarter105-100VJ Edgecombe makes 15-foot pullup jump shot (Tyrese Maxey assists)
- 4th Quarter105-102OG Anunoby makes 1-foot dunk (Jalen Brunson assists)
- 4th Quarter108-102VJ Edgecombe makes 25-foot three point jumper (Tyrese Maxey assists)
- 4th Quarter108-105Mikal Bridges makes 23-foot three point jumper (Jalen Brunson assists)
- 4th Quarter110-105Andre Drummond makes layup (Tyrese Maxey assists)
- 4th Quarter111-105Andre Drummond makes free throw 1 of 1
- 4th Quarter113-105VJ Edgecombe makes tip in dunk
- 4th Quarter113-107Karl-Anthony Towns makes 22-foot step back jumpshot
- 4th Quarter116-107Tyrese Maxey makes 23-foot three point jumper (Jared McCain assists)
Win probability
Above the line favours New York Knicks, below favours Philadelphia 76ers.
Venue
- Madison Square GardenNew York, NY
- Attendance19812
- OfficialsJames Williams, Marat Kogut, Pat O'Connell
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