Philadelphia 76ers Dominate Reigning Champion Knicks in Preseason Opener
The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the New York Knicks in their preseason opener, showcasing strong performances from Jaylen Brown and VJ Edgecombe. Despite resting most starters, the team demonstrated effective defensive play and depth from bench players like Caleb Love.
Why it matters
Preseason games provide early indicators of team chemistry and player development for the upcoming NBA season.
The Philadelphia 76ers had their first preseason game, and while we didn't get to see all the starters, the ones we saw exceeded all expectations.
Most of the starters sat out for this game besides Jaylen Brown and VJ Edgecombe, and from the looks of things, they weren't needed.
The first half saw a clinic put on by Brown as he showed exactly why the team gave up a couple of draft picks and Paul George for him. Brown came out firing and finished the first half with 22 points and went 3-for-5 from the three-point line. He also added a couple of assists and rebounds to cap off his night.
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