Expert recap and game analysis of the New York Knicks vs. Philadelphia 76ers NBA game from February 26, 2025 on ESPN.

Jalen Brunson had 34 points and seven assists, Mikal Bridges scored 28 points and the New York Knicks held off the Philadelphia 76ers 110-105 on Wednesday night. OG Anunoby had 16 points and nine rebounds,

Jalen Brunson had 34 points and seven assists, Mikal Bridges scored 28 points and the New York Knicks held off the Philadelphia 76ers 110-105 on Wednesday night. OG Anunoby had 16 points and nine rebounds,

And Wednesday, with a get-well game against the free-falling Philadelphia 76ers, the Knicks seemed to put them all on display, showing just how they could repair them. Mikal Bridges not living up to the cost it took to acquire him?

New York Knicks' Mikal Bridges, right, defends the ball from Philadelphia 76ers' Justin Edwards during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025, in New York.

Oubre helped the Sixers stay afloat in the first quarter with 19 points to match Mikal Bridges, and the former finished as Philadelphia's second-leading scorer behind Tyrese Maxey (30). Oubre's four three-pointers matched a season high,

Jalen Brunson had 34 points and seven assists, Mikal Bridges scored 28 points and the New York Knicks held off the Philadelphia 76ers 110-105 on Wednesday night.

Acquired in the summer for five first-round picks, Bridges had been benched previously this season in crunch time — most notably in a November victory in Charlotte. He’s been up and down this season, and Sunday on Biscayne Boulevard — after the Knicks fell down by 19 points in the first half — the coach turned to McBride.

Much of the recent talk surrounding the New York Knicks was the poor play of Mikal Bridges. With the high price New York paid to acquire Bridges, it was concerning to see him come up small repeatedly in their biggest games.

The New York Knicks are currently the No. 3 seed in the Eastern Conference. While they’ve taken some criticism for their lackluster play against other championship contenders, they’re still positioned fairly well for the playoffs.

Jalen Brunson had 34 points and seven assists, Mikal Bridges scored 28 points and the New York Knicks held off the Philadelphia 76ers 110-105.

The New York Knicks are hoping for a quick recovery for big man Karl-Anthony Towns, who suffered a knee injury. Until then, they might be able to survive his absence if Mikal Bridges performs as he did against the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday.