The New York Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers play the second of their opening 2025 preseason games this morning at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi.
In Thursday’s opener, the Knicks defeated the 76ers 99–84, pulling away behind balanced scoring and dominant rebounding. Philadelphia struggled badly from beyond the arc, shooting just 3-for-35 from three-point range.
For the Sixers, Tyrese Maxey and rookie VJ Edgecombe each scored 14 points to lead the team, while the absence of Joel Embiid, Paul George, and Jared McCain left Philadelphia short on offensive firepower.
The Knicks were led by Miles McBride, who scored 12 points and grabbed five rebounds, while Mitchell Robinson made his presence felt on the glass with 16 rebounds in just 18 minutes of play. Jordan Clarkson added nine points in his debut for New York.
Head coach Mike Brown’s system was on display early, featuring more ball movement, an increase in three-point attempts (39 total), and flexible lineups that mixed veterans and young players.
New York’s only scare came when Josh Hart went down hard after a rebound and later tossed the ball into the stands, resulting in an ejection. The team later described the injury as lower back soreness, and Brown said Hart is listed as day-to-day.
How to Watch Knicks vs. 76ers
Tip-off for today’s Knicks–76ers preseason game is set for 11:00 AM Eastern today at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi.
The game airs live on NBA TV nationally and locally on MSG in the New York City Area. It won’t air on NBC Sports Philadelphia.
If you’re a cord-cutter without an active livestreaming plan, you can watch the game for free by taking advantage of free trials from DIRECTV Stream (Choice plan or above), Fubo TV, or YouTube TV.
YouTube TV even offers a 20-minute free preview, without having to register for a trial — if you just want to catch part of the game.
New York Knicks vs. Philadelphia 76ers
Date: Saturday, October 4, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM Eastern
Venue: Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi
TV: NBA TV, MSG
Streaming: NBA League Pass, Gotham Sports
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