The New York Knicks dominated the Philadelphia 76ers after Jose Alvarado scored a season-high 26 points on Wednesday night.
Acquired from the Pelicans last week, Alvarado shot 8 for 13 from beyond the arc and finished with five steals.
New York rebounded from an overtime home loss to the Pacers on Tuesday night, their tenth win in twelve games. Two of those wins came against the Sixers, when the teams split their four-game season series.
Mikal Bridges added 22 points, Karl-Anthony Towns with 21 and 11 rebounds, Mohamed Diawara added 14 points and Jalen Brunson with eight points after scoring 40 points in their previous game.
For the 76ers, Tyrese Maxey dropped 32 points in three quarters while playing without Joel Embiid, who was sidelined with right knee soreness. VJ Edgecombe added 14 points and Dominick Barlow scored 13.
Philadelphia has lost its second straight game, and for the third time in four games, resulting in a season-low point total in its third game under 100 points.
The Knicks jumped out to a 16-4 lead thanks to nine points from Bridges as they led by 30 at halftime.
New York shot 58% from the field in the first half, with 19 points from Bridges and 16 from Towns, and finished with a season-high 41 assists.
Meanwhile, OG Anunoby missed his fourth straight game for New York due to a right toenail avulsion.
Both teams play home games on Thursday after the break: The Knicks host the Pistons, while the 76ers host the Hawks.
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