The Philadelphia 76ers (17 - 52) defeated the New York Knicks (14 - 55), 97 - 81, in a battle of the worst teams in the Eastern Conference. It was the first time all season the Sixers were the pregame favorite, and they scored 29 points off 20 Knicks’ turnovers. Nerlens Noel added to his Rookie of the Year resume, scoring a career - high 23 points, grabbing 14 rebounds, recording five steals, blocking three shots and notching one assist in 32 minutes. Newly promoted Ish Smith added 15 points, nine assists, four rebounds, and two steals. Isaiah Canaan hit four three - pointer off the bench, and his 115 three - point attempts after the All-Star break ties Stephen Curry for most. Thomas Robinson was held out as he deals with a rib contusion. He plans to return for the Sixers’ next game. Tim Hardaway Jr. and Cleanthony Early each missed their third straight game due to injury. Lou Amundson was limited to 16 minutes as he fought off an illness. Former Sixer Alexey Shved scored a career - high 25 points and made a career - high seven three - pointers. Langston Galloway struggled the second night of a back - to - back, scoring two points in 33 minutes in his return to his hometown. Cole Aldrich failed to block a shot for the first time in nine contests. The Knicks were held to 32 second - half points and shot 36 percent overall. The Sixers begin a three - game Western Conference road trip Sunday against the Lakers. The Knicks concluded a mini two - game road trip Sunday in Toronto, they’re third game in four days.
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