New York Knicks vs Philadelphia 76ers Final Score & Over/Under Result — Jan 24, 2026

The second half belonged to Philadelphia's defense. After an explosive opening half that combined for 124 points, the 76ers and Knicks ground the game down sharply, combining for just 97 points over 24 minutes—a 43-point third quarter that became the fulcrum. New York managed only 30 combined points in that pivotal stretch while Philadelphia held serve at 13, a defensive lockdown that left the Knicks chasing the rest of the way.

Joel Embiid led the 76ers with 38 points, 11 rebounds, and 5 assists, anchoring a late push that nearly erased New York's edge. Tyrese Maxey chipped in 22 points with 6 assists, while Kelly Oubre Jr. added 14 points and 7 rebounds off the bench. For the Knicks, Jalen Brunson's 31 points, 5 rebounds, and 6 assists kept them afloat, and OG Anunoby's 23 points and 7 rebounds provided secondary scoring punch. Brunson's offense proved just enough to hold off Philadelphia's fourth-quarter surge, which saw both teams combine for 54 points.

The final score—New York 112, Philadelphia 109—landed at 221 combined points, comfortably under the 227.5 market total. DAGGER leaned under and cashed the play. The result squared with the Knicks' recent defensive form and marked a stark shift from their two prior head-to-head meetings this season, which totaled 249 and 223 points respectively.