As one of the favorites to win the Eastern Conference, the Knicks have sputtered out of the gate to a 5-5 record. New acquisition Karl-Anthony Towns leads the team with 24.5 points and 12.4 rebounds per game, forming a dynamic duo with point guard Jalen Brunson (24.3 points per game).

The Knicks (5-5) will try to extend their winning streak to two games when they host the Bulls on Wednesday night.

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Facing Embiid's Philadelphia 76ers in the opening leg of NBA Cup group play, the Knicks spoiled Embiid's return with a 111-99 victory at Wells Fargo Center. Tuesday marked the first meeting between the Knicks and 76ers since the Atlantic Division rivals did battle in the opening round of last year's playoffs.

Here are the three biggest takeaways for the Philadelphia 76ers in a tough NBA Cup loss to the New York Knicks at home.

As the Philadelphia 76ers prepare to take on the New York Knicks on Tuesday night to begin the NBA Cup, they will welcome Joel Embiid back to the floor for the first time in the 2024-25 season. Embiid missed the first nine games due to injury and then a league suspension that was handed down due to his physical altercation with a reporter.

On Tuesday night, the Philadelphia 76ers are getting a key player back in the mix as Joel Embiid has been cleared for action after serving his three-game suspen

Joel Embiid may have made his season debut for the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday night, but it was not enough to give the 76ers a victory as they fell to the New York Knicks, 111-99, to begin their life in the 2024 NBA Cup.