Knicks Demolish 76ers by 49 Points Before All-Star Break

New York cruises to largest-ever victory over division rival Philadelphia ahead of NBA's midseason showcase.

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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The New York Knicks routed the Philadelphia 76ers 138-89 on Wednesday night, building a 30-point halftime lead and cruising to their largest-ever margin of victory over their division rivals. Jose Alvarado led the Knicks with a season-high 26 points off the bench, while Mikal Bridges and Karl-Anthony Towns combined for 43 points. The Knicks played stifling defense and moved the ball well, racking up a season-high 41 assists. The win sends New York into the All-Star break with a 33-20 record, on pace for around 51 wins this season.

Why it matters

The blowout win over the 76ers was an impressive bounce-back performance for the Knicks, who had lost in overtime to the Pacers the previous day. The dominant victory showcases the Knicks' depth and defensive intensity, which will be key as they look to maintain their position in the Eastern Conference playoff race during the second half of the season.

The details

The Knicks jumped out to a big lead early, outscoring the 76ers 27-9 in the first quarter after a dustup between Jose Alvarado and Trendon Watford. Alvarado was fired up and went on to score a season-high 26 points, including 8 three-pointers. The Knicks' starters were able to rest for much of the second half as the team cruised to the 49-point win, their largest margin of victory ever over the 76ers. New York shot 53% from the field and dished out a season-high 41 assists.

  • The Knicks led by double digits after just 3 minutes of play.
  • New York took a 30-point lead into halftime.

The players

Jose Alvarado

A scrappy point guard in his third game with the Knicks, Alvarado scored a season-high 26 points and tied his career-best with 8 three-pointers.

Mikal Bridges

The Knicks forward combined with Karl-Anthony Towns to score 43 points on 17-of-28 shooting.

Karl-Anthony Towns

The Knicks center teamed up with Mikal Bridges to lead a balanced scoring attack for New York.

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What they’re saying

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The takeaway

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