NBA · Quarter Summary
Philadelphia Opens 29-21, With Maxey and Embiid Setting Pace
October 31, 2026 · 12:12 AM
The 76ers built an eight-point first-quarter cushion as Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid led the early scoring.
Philadelphia finished the first quarter ahead 29-21, an eight-point lead over New York. Tyrese Maxey scored 7 points, while Joel Embiid added 6 points and 3 assists to fuel the 76ers’ start. OG Anunoby paced the Knicks with 7 points, but New York trailed despite matching Maxey’s scoring. Philadelphia entered the game 4-1 and ranked eighth in the power index, compared with New York’s 2-3 record and 16th-place ranking.
Key Performers
Tyrese Maxey (Philadelphia): 7 points, 2 rebounds Joel Embiid (Philadelphia): 6 points, 3 assists OG Anunoby (New York): 7 points