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The first game of the annual NBA Christmas Day special features a showdown between the New York Knicks (17-13) and the Philadelphia 76ers (17-12), two of the top teams in the league. The highly anticipated matchup will take place at Madison Square Garden in New York, marking the second meeting of the season between the two teams.

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76ers vs Knicks Preview

The initial face-off between the two teams was a nail-biter, with the New York Knicks narrowly edging out a 106-104 victory. Both teams have been on fire recently, with impressive winning streaks leading up to their upcoming battle in the Atlantic division.

Philadelphia 76ers

The Philadelphia 76ers are currently excelling on the basketball court. Following a slow start to the season, the team has secured five consecutive wins, propelling them up the standings. Joel Embiid, the team’s superstar, has been particularly impressive, averaging more than 35 points and 10 rebounds per game in the month of December.

Joel was absent for the first game between the two teams, making this the Knicks’ first opportunity to face Embiid in the 2022-23 season. The 76ers aim to enhance their 18-14 record on Christmas day.

New York Knicks

When it comes to hot teams in basketball, the New York Knicks are at the top of the list. Their impressive winning streak is largely attributed to their stellar defense, which ranks in the top-10 in the league. Additionally, the Knicks excel in rebounding, ranking 3rd in the NBA with an average of 47.6 rebounds per game.

Julius Randle has been a standout performer for the Knicks, scoring more than 22 points per game and grabbing over nine rebounds per game. The Knicks are set to play their 55th Christmas day game, the most in the NBA. Despite their history of 23-31 on this day, they are hoping for a better outcome this year.

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