76ers Forward Makes Surprising Change to Recovery After Knee Injury

The Philadelphia 76ers have opened the season with strong results, even as key player availability has shifted from game to game. After beating the New York Knicks 98-93 in the NBA Cup, Philadelphia followed with a 109-104 comeback win over the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday. The Sixers managed that second victory without LeBron James and Joel Embiid. Tyrese Maxey led the way with 38 points, while Jaylen Brown returned from a one-game absence and scored 16. Philadelphia’s supporting cast has been important as the team navigates its early schedule.