Philadelphia 76ers vs New York Knicks Final Score & Over/Under Result — Dec 19, 2025

The 230.5 market total looked vulnerable from the opening tip, as Philadelphia and New York established a deliberate early pace that would ultimately define a defensive-minded affair. Both teams posted 29 points in the first quarter, setting a cautious tone that persisted through a nearly identical second half: Q1 and Q2 each landed at 58 combined, keeping the game well on track to fall short of the number.

New York's recent form—averaging 120.9 points scored per game—suggested the Knicks might push toward the total, but they never found their rhythm. Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns each scored 22 points, while Mitchell Robinson added 21 and 16 rebounds, yet the offense remained disjointed. Philadelphia's attack relied heavily on Tyrese Maxey's 30 points and 9 assists, supplemented by VJ Edgecombe's 23 points and Andre Drummond's 13 boards. The third quarter produced the game's highest-scoring frame at 59 combined, but the fourth quarter fell flat at just 48, sealing the under. Philadelphia's league-average defensive profile (115.4 allowed per ten games) held firm, and the combined 223 final total undercut the over by 7.5 points. DAGGER leaned under, and it cashed.