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.

Embiid played 26 minutes in the losing effort, scoring 13 points and adding five assists and three rebounds. He made only two of his 11 shot attempts, hitting an open 3-pointer of

SportsLine's model has simulated Philadelphia 76ers vs. New York Knicks on Tuesday night 10,000 times and revealed its NBA picks and predictions

Although these teams rank 27th or lower in pace, this matchup still has the potential to be high scoring. The Knicks will have an advantage on the perimeter, while the 76ers have a knack for getting to the line, averaging the third-most free throw attempts (27.2).