Only one of the 10 players who suited up during that series (veteran guard Kyle Lowry) played, with Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, Kelly Oubre Jr. and headline offseason acquisition Paul George sidelined by injuries for a team that already is eliminated from the playoff race.

OG Anunoby once again came up big for the Knicks in Brunson’s absence, leading the team with 27 points although he did commit six turnovers. Landry Shamet was huge off the bench, going 6-for-11 from three-point range and 7-for-12 overall to finish with 20 points.

The Knicks won for the fifth time in their last six games, defeating the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday night at The Garden.