Philadelphia 76ers 98-93 New York Knicks result: NBA, 30 October 2026

Match recap: Philadelphia 76ers 98-93 New York Knicks, NBA, 30 October 2026

Philadelphia 76ers beat New York Knicks 98-93 in the NBA on Friday 30 October 2026. The game was played at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, PA.

Score period by period

Philadelphia 76ers built their lead in the first quarter, winning it 29-21, and New York Knicks took the fourth 25-21 without closing the gap.

Prediction and analysis

Key match factor

The Eastern Conference table is the sharpest split. The Philadelphia 76ers sit 2nd at 4-1 with an 80 win percentage, while the New York Knicks are 9th at 2-3 with 40. That gap of 7 places runs against the Knicks' 6-3 lead in the series.

Our prediction

No clear favourite emerges for Philadelphia 76ers vs New York Knicks, Friday 30 October 2026, with the standings and the series pointing in opposite directions.

The Philadelphia 76ers hold the better table position, 2nd in the Eastern Conference at 80 per cent against 9th at 40 per cent for the New York Knicks, and their last five read W-L-W-W-W. The Knicks answer with a 6-4 record over their last 10 games, scoring 1071 and conceding 1058, against 5-5 with 1071 scored and 1134 conceded for Philadelphia. They also lead the series 6-3 across 9 meetings. The axes split, so the call is balanced.

Who is favoured for Philadelphia 76ers vs New York Knicks?

Neither side is favoured for Philadelphia 76ers vs New York Knicks: Philadelphia lead the standings, while New York lead the series 6-3.

When and where Philadelphia 76ers vs New York Knicks is played

The Philadelphia 76ers and the New York Knicks meet in the NBA on Friday 30 October 2026. The game is listed as Matchday 1. Tip-off is at Xfinity Mobile Arena. The 76ers are the home side.

Key facts

Recent form: Philadelphia 76ers and New York Knicks

The figures cover each side's ten most recent results in the NBA.

The Philadelphia 76ers went 5-5 over ten games, scoring 1071 points and conceding 1134, with a W-L-W-W-W sequence newest first and records of 2-3 at home and 3-2 away. Their latest game was a 114-109 win over the Indiana Pacers.

5W 0D 5L in 10 games107.1 scored · 113.4 conceded per gameHome 2W-0D-3L · Away 3W-0D-2L

The New York Knicks went 6-4 over ten games, scoring 1071 points and conceding 1058, with a W-W-L-L-L sequence newest first and records of 2-3 at home and 4-1 away. Their latest game was a 133-127 win over the Chicago Bulls.

6W 0D 4L in 10 games107.1 scored · 105.8 conceded per gameHome 2W-0D-3L · Away 4W-0D-1L

Philadelphia 76ers and New York Knicks squads

Current NBA standings

The Philadelphia 76ers are second in the Eastern Conference at 4-1, an 80 percent win rate, with a difference of 17 after five games. The New York Knicks are ninth at 2-3. That is a 40 percent win rate, with a difference of 1 after five games. Seven places separate them. The gap in wins is two.

Head-to-head between Philadelphia 76ers and New York Knicks

The New York Knicks lead the series with six wins to the Philadelphia 76ers' three across nine meetings. There have been no draws. The most recent meeting, on Wednesday 21 October 2026 in the NBA at Madison Square Garden, finished 106-100.

Key data

The Philadelphia 76ers are 4-1 in the Eastern Conference; the New York Knicks are 2-3. Over ten games, the 76ers went 5-5 and the Knicks 6-4. Both scored 1071 points. The head-to-head stands at six Knicks wins and three 76ers wins.

What is at stake

The game sets second against ninth in the Eastern Conference. The Philadelphia 76ers are 4-1 and the New York Knicks 2-3. The gap is seven places. Two wins separate them.

Frequently asked questions

How have the Philadelphia 76ers played over their last ten games?

The Philadelphia 76ers went 5-5 over their last ten NBA games. They scored 1071 points and conceded 1134. Their latest result was a 114-109 win over the Indiana Pacers. Their sequence, newest first, reads W-L-W-W-W.

How have the New York Knicks played over their last ten games?

The New York Knicks went 6-4 over their last ten NBA games. They scored 1071 points and conceded 1058. Their latest result was a 133-127 win over the Chicago Bulls. Their sequence, newest first, reads W-W-L-L-L.

What is the head-to-head record between the 76ers and the Knicks?

The New York Knicks have won six of the nine meetings. The Philadelphia 76ers have won three. The latest, on Wednesday 21 October 2026 at Madison Square Garden in the NBA, finished 106-100.