The New York Knicks' star center faces an injury concern before the team's game against the Philadelphia 76ers.

Beating up on the Nets was a good way to lift the vibes around the Knicks, if at least for a few days. But now comes a big step up in quality of opponent. This matchup with the 76ers — against whom they are 0-2 this year — in Philadelphia on Saturday will be a much truer test of whether the Knicks have climbed out of their downturn.

Here is why Brian Windhorst believes that the Eastern Conference is "gettable" for the Philadelphia 76ers.

BOTTOM LINE: Houston seeks to extend its three-game win streak with a victory against Philadelphia. The 76ers have gone 11-12 at home. Philadelphia scores 116.5 points and has outscored opponents by 1.1 points per game.

In-depth analysis on how the Philadelphia 76ers are quietly thriving as one of the Eastern Conference best teams this season behind Tyrese Maxey.

76ers front man Joel Embiid has come up with a hilarious plan to make his big game against the Rockets even more special.