Jalen Brunson helps Knicks sink 76ers

Jalen Brunson had 31 points and added six assists to help the New York Knicks hold on for a 112-109 victory over the host Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday.

Joel Embiid was nearly unstoppable for the 76ers with a game-high 38 points.

The Knicks outscored the Sixers 30-13 in the third quarter

Brunson missed two free throws in the waning seconds, but Embiid had the ball stolen away before Philadelphia could even attempt to tie the game.

It was the Knicks' second consecutive win after losing 9 of 11...