76ers Beat Knicks as Hukporti Injury Awaits Assessment

The Philadelphia 76ers opened their preseason with a 120-97 victory over the New York Knicks on October 5, while LeBron James, Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey were among those unavailable. The game also brought an injury concern for Philadelphia center Ariel Hukporti, whose status remained uncertain after the contest. Jaylen Brown scored a game-high 22 points in his first game with the 76ers, making 8 of 13 shots before sitting out the second half, according to the game report. VJ Edgecombe finished with 12 points, seven assists and four rebounds in 20 minutes. Caleb Love added 15 points and six assists off the bench. The win offered an early look at Philadelphia’s revamped roster, but the team did not have several of its leading players on the court. The 76ers listed James, Embiid and Maxey as unavailable. One report described the absences as managed or resting, while another said the team did not provide specific designations. The available accounts do not establish a medical diagnosis for each player. Hukporti appeared to injure his right leg in the first quarter while contesting a play involving Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns.