The New York Knicks defeated the Philadelphia 76ers, 108-97, at Madison Square Garden on Sunday evening.

The 76ers (34-18) opened as solid favorites and appeared ready to deliver on that designation early, jumping out to a 35-24 lead through one. However, the Knicks (29-26) fought back to knock nine points off from their deficit before halftime, and they sealed the comeback win with a dominant fourth quarter during which they outscored Philadelphia by a 32-18 margin.

Joel Embiid led the 76ers with a 31-point, 14-rebound double-double that included three assists and one block. Tobias Harris and De'Anthony Melton posted matching 14-point, three-assist efforts, with Harris adding 10 rebounds. James Harden produced a 12-point, 12-assist double-double that included eight rebounds, two steals and one block. Tyrese Maxey matched Harden's scoring, while P.J. Tucker furnished 10 points, three rebounds and one assist.

Julius Randle paced the Knicks with 24 points, complementing them with nine rebounds and seven assists. Jalen Brunson delivered 21 points, seven assists, five rebounds and one steal. Evan Fournier poured in 17 points, Miles McBride supplied 14 points, three boards and two assists. Quentin Grimes provided 13 points, three boards and one assist.

The 76ers will remain on the road and visit the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night, while the Knicks visit the Orlando Magic on Tuesday night.