Knicks cut deficit in 89-86 game

Maxey leads all scorers with 24

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 47m1 min read

Just like that, the Knicks are within two. Timeout Nick Nurse. Knicks were down 87-78 at the 10:26 mark of Q4 and have g Via @Krisplashed on X

What happened: Philadelphia leads New York 89-86 with the game in progress. New York pressure prompted a timeout.

Why it matters: A fourth-quarter response keeps New York close before the closing stretch. The timeout gives Philadelphia a chance to reset defensively.

By the numbers: Tyrese Maxey: 24 PTS, 4 REB, 4 AST. Jalen Brunson: 19 PTS, 5 REB, 1 AST.

What to watch: The closing stretch decides whether New York sustains the response.

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