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Knicks’ agile 7-foot center stars vs. 76ers, makes case for huge promotion in 2025-26
The New York Knicks defeated the Philadelphia 76ers by a score of 99-84 to kick off the NBA preseason on Thursday, and the victory allowed plenty of their bench talent to impact the contest in a positive way.
While the Knicks received great contributions from their top-end stars to the seldom-used reserves, one player in particular impressed many after a successful six minutes of burn.
New York's 23-year-old center Ariel Hukporti fully took advantage of the opportunity to make his presence felt against the 76ers, as both his counted stats and intangibles caught the attention of fans and media members alike.
"It's a numbers game for minutes, but just as he showed flashes o