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The Philadelphia 76ers and New York Knicks tip off the NBA preseason on Thursday at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi.

The Philadelphia 76ers, who missed the playoffs last season for the first time since 2017, open up the NBA preseason on Thursday when they take on the New York Knicks in the first of two games set for Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. New York comes off its first visit to the Eastern Conference Finals since 2000, a run that wasn’t enough for Tom Thibodeau to keep his job. Instead, veteran coach Mike Brown takes over the program in Manhattan after he was fired by the Sacramento Kings last December.

How to Watch Philadelphia 76ers vs. New York Knicks in NBA Preseason Today:

Game Date: Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025

Game Time: 12 p.m. ET

TV: MSG, NBA TV

Location: Etihad Arena

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Philadelphia’s season collapsed as Joel Embiid battled his problematic left knee and was limited to just 19 games. Meanwhile, Paul George — the most recent superstar tabbed as the missing piece to lift the Sixers to a title — played in only 41 games due to knee problems of his own. The duo combined to play just 411 minutes together. The 76ers do have young star Tyrese Maxey in the backcourt, who averaged 26.3 points and 6.1 assists in 52 games. Philly picked up wing VJ Edgecombe from Baylor with the third overall pick in the June draft and retained veterans Andre Drummond, Eric Gordon, Kyle Lowry and Kelly Oubre Jr.

Brown is the big change for the Knicks after a 51-win season ended with a six-game loss to the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference Finals. Stars Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns anchor the squad while New York extended Mikal Bridges, who logged an NBA-high 3,036 minutes in 2024-25. The Knicks added depth pieces in free agents Jordan Clarkson, the top bench scorer in the league since 2020, and Guerschon Yabusele, who put up 11.0 points a game for Philadelphia after returning to the NBA last season.

On paper, Nick Nurse’s 76ers possess the talent for a deep playoff run. But, as is always the case with an Embiid-led team, health will be the X-factor. New York hopes Clarkson and Yabusele address the need for improved depth, along with development from younger players such as Pacôme Dadiet and Tyler Kolek.

What Time Is The NBA Game Between Philadelphia and New York On?

The Philadelphia 76ers vs. New York Knicks game takes place on Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025, at 12 p.m. ET. Tune in and catch some great basketball action.

What Channel Is The Philadelphia 76ers vs. New York Knicks Game On?

Looking to watch this game? Fans in the New York metropolitan area can tune into MSG to see the action. Don’t live in in the local coverage area? Check out the game on NBA TV. Make sure you subscribe to Fubo now to watch this matchup, as well as numerous other sports leagues.

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