Julius Randle had 31 points and 12 rebounds, and the New York Knicks beat the Philadelphia 76ers 103-96.
The Knicks took control with a 17-3 run in the second quarter and led by as many as 19.
The 76ers got within 89-88 on Georges Niang’s 3-pointer with 5:01 to play, but Randle answered with a driving layup, and the 76ers got no closer.
During clutch time, the Knicks outscored the 76ers 8-0. Randle scored all 8 of the Knicks’ points on 3 for 3 shooting.
For the 76ers, Furkan Korkmaz scored 19 points (10 in the second quarter) with 5 3-pointers, and Niang went 1 for 7 from 3. Andre Drummond had 14 points (10 in the paint) and 25 rebounds.
The Knicks shot 44.0% from the field to the 76ers’ 38.5% and outscored them 23-5 on the fast break.