# LeBron James and Tyrese Maxey star; 76ers edge Knicks in NBA Cup thriller

Tyrese Maxey helped the Philadelphia 76ers beat the New York Knicks in a close NBA Cup game, while LeBron James also delivered a standout performance. The result adds to the high-profile matchups in the NBA's in-season tournament.

**Importance:** 2/5

## Sources

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/10/31/lebron-james-tyrese-maxey-philadelphia-76ers-win-new-york-knicks-nba-cup?traffic_source=rss) — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 06:11:53 +0000