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76ers upset Knicks behind Tyrese Maxey’s 36 points

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January 4, 2026

Jan 3, 2026; New York, New York, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (0) dribbles the ball in the fourth quarter against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

The Philadelphia 76ers spoiled the New York Knicks’ bounce-back bid with a commanding 130-119 victory at Madison Square Garden on Saturday night. Tyrese Maxey led the charge for Philly, pouring in a game-high 36 points as the visitors dominated the last three quarters to improve to 19-14.

Coming off a lethargic loss to the Atlanta Hawks, the Knicks (now 23-12) struggled to contain Philadelphia’s explosive offense. Jalen Brunson kept New York in it with his 31 points, but defensive lapses and fatigue from a back-to-back proved costly.

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About the Author Published Jan 4, 2026

TITAN FREY

Titan Frey is a dedicated father to three wonderful children, whom he takes immense pride in. His passions include reading, writing, basketball, both playing and watching, and playing chess. Titan spent five years working as a journalist for the basketball website fadeawayworld.net, where he served as editor-in-chief for four and a half years. One of his most notable achievements was interviewing Chuck Cooper III, the son of Chuck Cooper, the first African American ever drafted by an NBA team, and writing a biography that has been praised as the most definitive article about Cooper’s legacy. Titan is the author of more than ten novels and the screenwriter of three produced short films. His newest young adult novel, Echoes of the Hardwood: Braxton Foxworthy’s Time‑Travelling Book Report, blends basketball history with heartfelt storytelling and is now available. Order here: https://a.co/d/bo7BYz1