Every win the Philadelphia 76ers muster with Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid and Paul George confirms that they can be formidable when healthy. But the 76ers’ matchup against the New York Knicks on Saturday night proved that the sky is the limit when located in the Eastern Conference.
Philadelphia (19-14) handled New York (23-12) 130-119 at Madison Square Garden tonight, extending its win streak to three. The 76ers enjoyed crucial contributions from their core players, offering a preview of what it would take to come out on top in a playoff series. Philadelphia’s improved chemistry was evident and it is beginning to form a viable identity on both ends of the court.