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Karl-Anthony Towns played 31 minutes and posted 19 points and 11 rebounds Wednesday night in the New York Knicks' season opener despite being considered doubtful and then questionable with a quadriceps injury before the game. After the Knicks' 119-111 home victory, Towns addressed the right quad issue, saying it is a Grade 2 strain.
The Philadelphia 76ers have a big season ahead as their star players are getting healthier. Joel Embiid, in particular, could be a difference-maker if healthy.
The New York Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers started the 2025 NBA preseason with games in Abu Dhabi. Here's Game 1 highlights, results:
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Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns reportedly planning on playing against Cavaliers despite injury designation
Luckily for the Knicks, the Cavaliers are dealing with some injuries as well and will be without starting point guard Darius Garland and wing Max Strus. Despite both teams missing key contributors, superstars Jalen Brunson and Donovan Mitchell going head-to-head should be enough to make tonight must-watch television.
Here are the three biggest takeaways for the Philadelphia 76ers following their preseason loss to the New York Knicks in Abu Dhabi.
New York Knicks star Josh Hart was ejected from the preseason opener against the Philadelphia 76ers in Abu Dhabi after throwing the ball into the stands.
Joel Embiid struggled to find his rhythm in the Philadelphia 76ers' season-opening 117–116 win over the Boston Celtics, shooting just 1-of-9 from the field for four points.
The NBA returns to Abu Dhabi for its 2025 games, featuring the Philadelphia 76ers and New York Knicks in two preseason matchups on October 2 and 4 at
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Ex-Lakers, Mavs guard floated as Knicks’ new Jalen Brunson backup target
Following a masterful run to the 2025 Eastern Conference Finals and a productive offseason, the New York Knicks appear primed to break through for an NBA Finals run behind Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns in the 2025-26 season.