Kelly Oubre Jr. had a solid bounce-back game, but the Sixers' perimeter defense was their Achilles’ heel. Those three things stood out in the Sixers’ 125-119 overtime loss to

Brunson scored 38 points and took control in overtime, while Hart recorded a triple-double and Bridges scored 23 points in the city where they became college stars.

Despite a good game from Paul George and a huge second half from Tyrese Maxey, the Sixers dropped their fourth straight game.

New York Knicks' Jalen Brunson (11) goes up for a shot against Philadelphia 76ers' Kelly Oubre Jr. (9 ... 17 rebounds and 12 assists, Mikal Bridges scored 23 points and OG Anunoby added 17 ...

There have been a few bright spots to begin the season with one of them being the play of wing duo Kelly Oubre Jr. and Caleb Martin. The two of them offer up a lot of athleticism and they can take ...

Hart had 10 points, 17 rebounds and 12 assists, Mikal Bridges scored 23 points ... Paul George had 26, and Kelly Oubre Jr. added 16 points and 10 rebounds. Both teams played without their All ...

Here are the biggest takeaways for the short-handed Philadelphia 76ers following a tough overtime loss to the New York Knicks.

Jalen Brunson scored 16 of his 38 points in the fourth quarter and overtime as the New York Knicks beat the Philadelphia 76ers.

Jalen Brunson scored 16 of his 38 points in the fourth quarter and overtime, and Josh Hart had the 11th triple-double of his career as the New

Hart had 10 points, 17 rebounds and 12 assists, Mikal Bridges scored 23 points ... Paul George had 26, and Kelly Oubre Jr. added 16 points and 10 rebounds. Both teams played without their All ...

With Karl-Anthony Towns sidelined with a sprained right thumb — and as The Post first reported, also a bone chip in the same digit — the Knicks flushed a 16-point first-half lead before barely pulling out a 125-119 overtime win Wednesday night over the Sixers at Wells Fargo Center.

In the second half, the Sixers showed signs of the team they were supposed to be without Joel Embiid. But their dreadful first half sunk them to 15-24.