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Knicks Outpace 76ers in Abu Dhabi NBA Matchup

10/3/2025

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Knicks Triumph Abroad

October 2, 2025, the New York Knicks beat the Philadelphia 76ers 99-84 in Abu Dhabi.
Part of the National Basketball Association (NBA) initiative at Etihad Arena, with a rematch on October 4.
Mike Brown aims for faster pace for the Knicks.
The 76ers were without Joel Embiid and Paul George. VJ Edgecombe debuted. Tyrese Maxey led scoring.

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Hart's Injury Update

Josh Hart is day-to-day with a lower back injury after being ejected for throwing the ball into the stands in the Knicks' preseason opener.
Hart limped off the court after the rebound attempt.
New head coach Mike Brown confirmed Hart's day-to-day status and not-serious injury; the Knicks won 99-84 and will face the 76ers again Oct. 4 with Hart's uncertainty.

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Knicks Triumph Abroad

October 2, 2025, the New York Knicks beat the Philadelphia 76ers 99-84 in Abu Dhabi.
Part of the National Basketball Association (NBA) initiative at Etihad Arena, with a rematch on October 4.
Mike Brown aims for faster pace for the Knicks.
The 76ers were without Joel Embiid and Paul George. VJ Edgecombe debuted. Tyrese Maxey led scoring.

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