The New York Knicks are set to face the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center, with both teams heading in different directions. The Knicks, with a record of 26-15, are struggling, having lost five of their last seven games, including a recent home defeat against the Detroit Pistons where Jalen Brunson scored 31 points. The Knicks' bench contributed only 13 points in that game, in stark contrast to Detroit's reserves who scored 46.

The 76ers, on the other hand, are in a precarious position at 15-23, currently sitting in 11th place in the Eastern Conference. They have dropped three consecutive games and have been hampered by injuries, particularly to Joel Embiid. Paul George has also not made the expected impact since joining the team. The Knicks have a solid record on the road at 13-8, while the 76ers have struggled at home.