The New York Knicks (34-22) came into Philadelphia tonight having lost four consecutive games before a week-long All-Star break. In their first game back, the ‘Bockers showed no rust as they steamrolled the Philadelphia 76ers (32-23) through the first half, enjoying a lead as large as 26 points. Post-intermission, however, the Sixers applied the defensive clamps and won the third quarter by 13 points. In the fourth, the home team cut the visitor’s lead to six points before the Nova Knicks hit timely threes to seal the win, 110-96.
Another great team effort. Precious Achiuwa contributed yet more evidence to his case for Most Improved Player, scoring 18 points, 11 rebounds, three stocks, and committing just three fouls in 37 minutes.