Well besides a change in how these articles are titled, the focus of these pregame pieces are still about three players to watch for. In this first game of the season between the 8-5 Philadelphia 76ers and the 4-10 New York Knicks, both teams are looking to build a two game winning streak.
The Sixers enter this contest with a healthy squad, but the Knicks aren’t as lucky. Elfrid Payton will be out and rookie RJ Barrett is probable for the matchup. The Knicks are in big trouble if both can’t play, but there are two other players on their roster that are worth keeping an eye on in this matchup, as well as one on the Sixers.