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The Philadelphia 76ers will be back in action on Friday, Dec. 19 after a four-day break with their upcoming matchup with the New York Knicks.
The Knicks, fresh off their NBA Cup win over the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday, Dec. 16, come into Friday’s game against the Sixers with a 19-7 record — second in the Eastern Conference.
The Sixers, following a brutal 120-117 loss to the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday, Dec. 14, come into the game with an 14-11 record — sixth in the East.
Will Tyrese Maxey play vs Knicks?
Philly will hope to have star guard Tyrese Maxey back, who has missed the last two games due to an illness. As of Friday, Maxey was not listed on the Sixers injury report.
The Sixers are 1-1 without Maxey, who is third in the league in scoring with 31.5 points per game.
Controversial no call in Sixers-Hawks game
In the loss to Atlanta, the game ended on a controversial no call on an alleged backcourt violation against the Hawks.
Up by 1 point with 2.5 seconds left, the Hawks inbounded the ball to guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker who appeared to have received the ball in the frontcourt before traveling into the backcourt.
Sixers rookie guard V.J. Edgecombe then fouled Alexander-Walker, who went on to sink two free throws. Atlanta won by three after Sixers guard Quentin Grimes missed a three at the buzzer.
The non call threw Sixers announcer Alaa Abdelnaby into a frenzy as the former NBA forward argued the refs errored on the play.
However, the officials NBA referees account on X shot back at Abdelnaby while providing an explanation as to why the refs made the correct call.
The account posted other examples of similar plays to emphasize their point.
The unusual post led to a back and forth between the NBA account and Abdelnaby, who was not swayed by their decision making.
What time is 76ers vs Knicks game today?
Date: Friday, Dec. 19
Time: 7 p.m.
The 76ers-Knicks game starts at 7 p.m. from Madison Square Garden in New York.
What channel is 76ers vs Knicks game today?
Streaming: Amazon Prime Video
The 76ers vs. Knicks game will stream exclusively on Amazon Prime Video, which has an 11-year deal with the NBA.
Stream Philadelphia 76ers vs. New York Knicks on Amazon Prime
76ers vs. Knicks betting odds
Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Friday, Dec. 19:
Spread: Knicks by 5 points
Over/under: 228.5 points
Moneyline: Knicks (-200), 76ers (+170)
76ers injury report
- Joel Embiid, center: Out with an illness and right knee injury management
- Kelly Oubre Jr., forward: Out with sprained left knee
- Trendon Watford, forward: Out with a thigh injury
76ers schedule
Here’s a look at the Sixers’ next 10 games:
- 76ers at New York Knicks, Friday, Dec. 19 at 7 p.m.
- Dallas Mavericks at 76ers, Saturday, Dec. 20 at 7 p.m.
- Brooklyn Nets at 76ers, Tuesday, Dec. 23 at 7 p.m.
- 76ers at Chicago Bulls, Friday, Dec. 26 at 7:30 p.m.
- 76ers at Oklahoma City Thunder, Sunday, Dec. 28 at 3:30 p.m.
- 76ers at Memphis Grizzlies, Tuesday, Dec. 30 at 8 p.m.
- 76ers at Dallas Mavericks, Thursday, Jan. 1 at 8:30 p.m.
- 76ers at New York Knicks, Saturday, Jan. 3 at 7:30 p.m.
- Denver Nuggets at 76ers, Monday, Jan. 5 at 8:30 p.m.
- Washington Wizards at 76ers, Wednesday, Jan. 7 at 7 p.m.
