Four of the five contests tonight feature teams currently in the Eastern Conference standing’s top-10. One marquee matchup pits the New York Knicks against the Philadelphia 76ers. New York is riding high, after hoisting the NBA Cup on Tuesday and winning their regular season restart on Thursday.

The New York Knicks continued their torrid run with a clutch 114-113 win in Indiana last night for their seventh-straight victory. They now return home to host

Fullcourtpass: Rich Paul convinced the 76ers to keep the pick that turned into Tyrese Maxey “Philly was going to trade that pick. I called and told Elton Brand… I said Elton, I’m telling you right now if this guy gets to you, you better take him”

The 76ers return to the court to face the New York Knicks Friday night, but you won’t find the game on NBC Sports Philadelphia or anywhere else on TV.

NEW YORK -- Philadelphia 76ers rookie VJ Edgecombe has been impressive to begin his maiden season in the league. The No. 3 overall pick is averaging 15.2 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 4.0 assists while shooting 41.2% from the floor and 38.8% from deep while playing 35 minutes a night in 22 games to begin the 2025-26 season.

Joel Embiid scored a season-high 39 points, Paul George had 23 and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Indiana Pacers 115-105

NBA referees collectively roasted Philadelphia 76ers announcer Alaa Abdelnaby for not understanding the rules.

Morey has put together a terrific roster on paper. The trio of Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid, and Paul George should be enough to make the Sixers a serious contender in the East--barring health, of course. With those three leading the way, Morey will then look to put the right pieces around them in order to get over the mountain in the East.