They are without Karl-Anthony Towns, who was ruled out due to an injury. Stefan Bondy of The New York Post reported an update before the game. Via Bondy: "NEWS: Tests on Karl-Anthony Towns' thumb revealed a bone chip in addition to the sprain,

PHILADELPHIA — Karl-Anthony Towns is out of the Knicks’ lineup again with his latest injury. Towns, who missed three games earlier this season due to knee soreness, will sit out Wednesday’s game against the 76ers after landing on the injury report with a sprained right thumb,

Leading up to the New York Knicks’ matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers, star center Karl-Anthony Towns was seen walking into Wells Fargo Center with a Philadelphia Eagles sweater, and the NYC sports faithful didn’t appreciate it.

New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) grabs his right thumb after being fouled trying to dunk during the first quarter against the

Karl-Anthony Towns might have made some sour New York sports fans a little angry on Wednesday night. The Knicks superstar rocked a green Eagles sweater with a retro logo while sitting on the bench during New York’s contest against the rival 76ers at Wells Fargo Center.

PHILADELPHIA — The word became official about 90 minutes before game time, but was predictable nearly 48 hours earlier that Karl-Anthony Towns would be out of action Wednesday night as the Knicks took on the Philadelphia 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center.

Whereas most play with a chip on their shoulder, New York Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns will operate with one in his thumb. Per Stefan Bondy and Peter Botte of the New York Post, tests on Towns' sprained right thumb that kept him out of Wednesday's game in Philadelphia also revealed a bone chip.

Karl-Anthony Towns has had a strong first season with the Knicks, but he rubbed some New York fans the wrong way Wednesday night. The veteran center is very proud of his northern New Jersey roots, which gives him a special connection with his new fanbase.

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson gave his honest thoughts on Karl-Anthony Towns’ Eagles outfit during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers. As New York was paying a visit to the City of Brotherly Love,

Karl Anthony-Towns had a chance to suit up and play for the New York Knicks against the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday. Instead, Towns took the night off as he deals with a thumb injury. When Towns joined his teammates on the visiting team’s bench at the Wells Fargo Center,

The New York Knicks ruled All-Star center Karl-Anthony Towns out of Wednesday night's game against the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night due to a sprained right thumb. Towns initially went from questionable to doubtful because of the injury and eventually was ruled out of the contest.