The Philadelphia 76ers are preparing to host the New York Knicks at Wells Fargo Center for their second matchup this season. The teams previously faced off in November during the NBA League Cup, where the Knicks triumphed with a commanding 111-99 victory. In that game, OG Anunoby and Karl-Anthony Towns were standout performers for the Sixers, contributing a combined 45 points and 19 rebounds. Josh Hart also played a pivotal role for New York, achieving a triple-double with 14 points, 10 assists, and 12 rebounds.

Despite Paul George's impressive 29-point effort, the Sixers fell short, largely due to Joel Embiid's struggles, as he managed just 2 of 11 shooting. The rivalry has intensified following last season's playoff series, where Philadelphia was eliminated. The upcoming game has seen its start time adjusted to 7:00 PM ET, still maintaining its national broadcast on ESPN. Philadelphia comes into this game looking to rebound from a loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, led by MVP contender Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, while the Knicks are attempting to recover after their defeat at the hands of the Detroit Pistons.