Beginning the week with a back-to-back set, the Philadelphia 76ers hosted the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday night. Heading into the game, the Sixers anticipated a handful of absences. By the time they were out on the court warming up just moments ahead of tip-off,

Tyrese Maxey, who showed up on the injury report Tuesday night with a hand sprain, and Paul George, who has played in just 27 games this season, are also banged up, culminating in a much easier matchup for the Knicks than one would’ve thought months ago.