Knicks host the 76ers to start season

Oct 19, 2026, 02:04 pm

Philadelphia 76ers vs. New York Knicks

New York; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EDT

LINE: Knicks -4.5; over/under is 231.5

BOTTOM LINE: The New York Knicks host the Philadelphia 76ers for the season opener.

New York went 53-29 overall, 14-3 in Atlantic Division action and 30-10 at home last season. The Knicks averaged 116.5 points per game while allowing opponents to score 110.1 last season.

Philadelphia went 45-37 overall and 9-7 in Atlantic Division action during the 2025-26 season. The 76ers averaged 115.9 points per game while allowing opponents to score 116.1 last season.

INJURIES: Knicks: None listed.

76ers: Ariel Hukporti: out for season (achilles), Tacko Fall: out (hip), Adem Bona: day to day (foot), Dominick Barlow: out (back).

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.