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The New York Knicks dismantled the Philadelphia 76ers 138–89 on February 11 at Wells Fargo Center, delivering a dominant performance that exceeded the Vegas total of 224.5. Jalen Alvarado led the Knicks with 26 points, while Mikal Bridges added 22 points in a balanced offensive attack. New York's offensive efficiency was staggering: they shot 52.7 percent from the field, made 20 three-pointers, and distributed 41 assists while committing just 15 turnovers. The Knicks' defense was equally suffocating, holding Philadelphia to 37.5 percent shooting and 6 three-pointers made, while forcing 18 turnovers and posting a defensive rating of 86.2. Tyrese Maxey's 32 points provided the only bright spot for the 76ers, who struggled throughout and were outrebounded 51–38. New York's consistency across all four quarters—scoring between 32 and 36 points in each—underscored their control, while Philadelphia's third-quarter output of 29 points proved insufficient against the Knicks' relentless pace and efficiency. The 49-point margin represents a statement win that solidifies New York's playoff positioning in the Eastern Conference.
