In the Sixers and Knicks' first meeting of the season—which Embiid missed—Edgecombe and Tyrese Maxey combined for 53 points on 21-of-42 shooting in a 116-107 Sixers victory. The Sixers held Brunson to only 22 points on 7-of-22 shooting, which was his fourth-worst game from an efficiency standpoint all season.

Joel Embiid pranks rookie VJ Edgecombe after minor contact, amid growing chemistry as the Philadelphia 76ers find momentum on their road trip.

Joel Embiid (right knee injury management) is probable to play when the Sixers conclude their five-game road trip at Madison Square Garden against the New York Knicks on Saturday night, according to the team's initial injury report for the game unveiled on Friday,

Joel Embiid has not played at Madison Square Garden – where he is not exactly beloved – since Game 5 of the first round of the Sixers' playoff series loss to the Knicks in 2024.

Injuries have always plagued Joel Embiid and he says he is feeling like himself again, which can only be good news for the Philadelphia 76ers.