Philadelphia 76ers Defeat New York Knicks 120–97 in 2026 Preseason Game
On October 5, 2026, the Philadelphia 76ers won their 2026–27 NBA preseason game against the New York Knicks with a 120–97 final score. Jaylen Brown led Philadelphia with 22 points, while Caleb Love added 15 points and 6 assists. The Knicks' OG Anunoby and Jalen Brunson each scored 12 points.
Archive recap · Listed by game date. First published Oct 17, 2026.
The Philadelphia 76ers recorded a 120–97 victory over the New York Knicks on October 5, 2026. Jaylen Brown was a standout for Philadelphia, scoring 22 points on 8-of-13 shooting including 3 three-pointers, along with 2 assists and 1 block across 16 minutes of play. Caleb Love contributed 15 points and 6 assists, also adding 2 blocks, while shooting 4-of-10 from the field with 3 three-pointers made.
For the Knicks, OG Anunoby and Jalen Brunson each scored 12 points. Anunoby grabbed 6 rebounds and made all 6 of his free throws, shooting 3-of-7 from the field but missing all three three-point attempts. Brunson added 3 assists and made 2 of 5 three-point tries, finishing 4-of-8 overall from the floor in 14 minutes.
A notable contrast in three-point shooting emerged between the teams. Philadelphia’s Brown and Love combined for 6 made three-pointers on 11 attempts, while New York’s Anunoby and Brunson made only 2 of 8 from beyond the arc. This difference in perimeter shooting contributed to Philadelphia’s comfortable margin in the preseason game.
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