Short-handed 76ers fall to Knicks in Game 2

Despite playing without their star center Joel Embiid due to hip and ankle issues, the Philadelphia 76ers battled valiantly but ultimately succumbed to the New York Knicks 108-102 on Wednesday. Jalen Brunson led all scorers with 26 points and six assists for the Knicks, while Tyrese Maxey scored 26 points for the short-handed Sixers. truewildslot.com

New York's trio of Brunson, OG Anunoby (24 points), and Karl-Anthony Towns (20 points, 10 rebounds) proved too much for Philadelphia's depleted roster. The Sixers received solid contributions from Paul George (19 points) and rookie VJ Edgecombe (17 points), but couldn't overcome the absence of Embiid in their crucial Game 2 matchup.