OG Anunoby scored 24 points and the New York Knicks spoiled 76ers star Joel Embiid’s season debut, beating Philadelphia 111-99 in the opener of NBA Cup group play for both teams.

Joel Embiid's first game of the season ended with an 111-99 loss to the New York Knicks in the NBA Cup. The Philadelphia 76ers played a mostly

Joel Embiid returned to a rousing ovation from 76ers fans in his first game of the season, a start marred by injuries and suspension to the All-Star center that kept Philadelphia anchored at the bottom of the Eastern Conference.

As one of the favorites to win the Eastern Conference, the Knicks have sputtered out of the gate to a 5-5 record. New acquisition Karl-Anthony Towns leads the team with 24.5 points and 12.4 rebounds per game, forming a dynamic duo with point guard Jalen Brunson (24.3 points per game).

Mikal Bridges and the New York Knicks (4-5) square off against the Philadelphia 76ers (2-7) at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on Tuesday, November 12 at 7:30 PM ET.Their last

The NBA Cup, previously called the In-Season Tournament, gets started on Tuesday, Nov. 12, and one of the matchups on the first night of NBA Cup games sees the New York Knicks visiting the Philadelphia 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia.