The Knicks open their NBA Cup title defense Friday in Philadelphia at 7:30 p.m. ET, looking to avenge a 106-100 opening-night loss to the Sixers. New York has recovered from an 0-3 start with consecutive wins, including a 133-127 victory in Chicago behind Jalen Brunson’s 38 points and seven assists, while Philadelphia enters at 4-1 after beating Indiana.
