The New York Knicks were challenged early by the Philadelphia 76ers, but came alive in the second quarter and led by 20 at halftime. They kept momentum and held off a few runs by the Sixers in the second half, and the crowd roared when the 112-99 win was official.
But this was no ordinary New York Knicks game. There were no “MVP!” chants for Julius Randle. Chants of “Where’s Ben Simmons?” rained down from the Garden faithful as New York finally snapped a 15-game losing streak against Philadelphia. Think of it as our reminder to the so-called “City of Brotherly Love” that chopped cheese is better than cheesesteak and The Warriors is better than any Rocky movie.