Along with the superstar big man, Guerschon Yabusele (eye) will also miss this game against New York, which makes Philadelphia shorthanded in the frontcourt once again. Andre Drummond will likely have to shoulder the load in the paint against Karl-Anthony Towns and company.

The New York Knicks have suffered another setback as center Ariel Hukporti sustained a torn meniscus in his left knee during his first start in the team’s 110-105 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night.

Feb 23, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) controls the ball while Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) defends during the first half at TD Garden. The Knicks fell to the Boston Celtics 118-105 on Sunday. In the process, Towns got hurt and limped to the bench.

The New York Knicks are facing off tonight against their division rival Philadelphia 76ers, but they will not be at full strength. According to SNY insider Ian

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The shorthanded New York Knicks barely scraped by the even more depleted Philadelphia 76ers Wednesday night, winning in a thrilling fashion 110-105. The Knicks improved to 38-20 on the season while the 76ers have dropped nine consecutive games and are now 20-38.

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There has been a lot of talk about the Philadelphia 76ers and their fitness issues, and understandably so. They will play against the New York Knicks under full strength, as the likes of Joel Embiid, Guerschon Yabusele, Eric Gordon and a few others won't feature on the night.