In addition to an early game between Orlando and Charlotte, five more games were played tonight (between Sunday and Monday) in the NBA, with the focus being on the New York Knicks' performance against Philadelphia.
New York (26:29) - Philadelphia (18:34) 97:108
For years, Knicks fans have been waiting to see something from their team and this year they are starting to feel some progress that could perhaps indicate what is to come.
Despite a 21-point deficit, the host managed to take this game and mark a particularly prestigious V against Joel Embiid, James Harden and their friends.
Julius Randle was the standout at Madison Square Garden and finished with 24 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists.
Jaylen Brunson added 21 and Owen Fournier provided 17 off the bench.
For the Sixers, Embiid scored 31 points, and the frustrated Harden who was not invited to the All-Star added 12 rebounds that did not prevent the surprise.
Knicks players surround Melton, tonight, photo: AP
Indiana (25:30) - Cleveland (22:33) 122:103
The Pacers gave a great fight but were unable to stand up against the barrage of three-pointers from the guest who scored 15 times from beyond the arc.
Darius Garland excelled with 24 points, Isak Okoro added 20, Jarrett Allen provided 18 points and 13 rebounds, with Donovan Mitchell Donovan adding 19 points and 6 assists.
For the loser, Myles Turner finished as the leading scorer with 27 points.
Garland on the way to the basket, tonight, photo: AP
Minnesota (27:29) - Denver (17:37) 98:128
Almost without any five players and without its big star - Nikola Jokic, Denver suffered an unpleasant defeat.
Anthony Edwards scored 20 points for the Timberwolves, while Rudy Gober added 16. Michael Porter Jr. finished as the Nuggets' leading scorer with 22 points, but that did not prevent the loss.
Russell Sniper, photo: USA TODAY Sports
Other results tonight
: Charlotte (40:15) - Orlando (32:22) 119:113, Memphis (21:32) - Toronto (30:25) 106:103, New Orleans (27:28) - Sacramento (23: 29) 104:136
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