The good news is that Towns has taken well to his new change of scenery with the Knicks. Now, it's just about putting his strong performances together and turning them into wins.

Karl-Anthony Towns very nearly crafted his perfect New York moment. As exceptionally as he has played offensively in his debut season as a Knick, New Yorkers prize grit above all else. Towns showed plenty of it on Wednesday.

The Knicks had six players in double-figures, led by a dominant performance from Karl-Anthony Towns, to earn a 111-99 win over the 76ers to open NBA Cup play Tuesday night in Philadelphia.

The Chicago Bulls (4-7) visit the New York Knicks (5-5) on Wednesday. Tip from Madison Square Garden is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NBA odds around the Bulls vs. Knic

As one of the favorites to win the Eastern Conference, the Knicks have sputtered out of the gate to a 5-5 record. New acquisition Karl-Anthony Towns leads the team with 24.5 points and 12.4 rebounds per game, forming a dynamic duo with point guard Jalen Brunson (24.3 points per game).

The Knicks (5-5) will try to extend their winning streak to two games when they host the Bulls on Wednesday night. While this matchup certainly looks winnable on paper, it will also be the first time this season that the Knickerbockers will play on back-to-back nights and three times in four days.

OG Anunoby scored 24 points and the New York Knicks spoiled 76ers star Joel Embiid’s season debut, beating Philadelphia 111-99 in the opener of NBA Cup group play for both teams

Joel Embiid finished with 13 points in 26 minutes as the struggling Sixers fell to the Knicks, 109-99, at the Wells Fargo Center.

Joel Embiid returned to a rousing ovation from 76ers fans in his first game of the season, a start marred by injuries and suspension to the All-Star center that kept Philadelphia anchored at the bottom of the Eastern Conference.