The Knicks—without Jalen Brunson or Karl-Anthony Towns—defeated the Sixers, 105-91, led by OG Anunoby's 27 points, five rebounds and two steals. Landry Shamet added 20 points off the bench, shooting 6-of-11 from three.

Only one of the 10 players who suited up during that series (veteran guard Kyle Lowry) played, with Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, Kelly Oubre Jr. and headline offseason acquisition Paul George sidelined by injuries for a team that already is eliminated from the playoff race.

A little less than a year ago, the brutal first-round playoff series between the Knicks and the 76ers was a must-see featuring two teams many believed could make some noise in the playoffs. The vibe at Madison Square Garden Tuesday night was a far cry from that as the Knicks defeated the tanking 76ers,

The New York Knicks can sweep the Philadelphia 76ers in the season series for the first time since 2015-16 with a victory on Tuesday. The Knicks have won four of their last five games overall as they move closer to clinching the No.

The Knicks have won three of their last five games by 15 points or more, covering twice as a double-digit favorite. Remember, that’s all without Brunson in the lineup, so there’s no need to adjust off of that. New York is simply blowing out bad teams as it tries to stay sharp and protect its playoff seeding.

The 76ers are currently 11-27 on the road with a point differential of -6, while the Knicks have a 7-3 record in their last ten games at home. New York has won all three meetings