The Philadelphia 76ers had Joel Embiid (ankle) and Jimmy Butler (ribs) in the starting lineup against the New York Knicks on Sunday:

Embiid missed Friday night's 123-121 loss to the Atlanta Hawks with the ankle injury. He was a game-time decision against the Knicks, but he warmed up and was able to give it a go.

The Sixers missed Embiid's presence badly against the Hawks, allowing 55.6 percent shooting overall and 12-of-25 from 3-land. Second-year man John Collins dominated with 25 points and nine rebounds (six offensive), while center Dewayne Dedmon flirted with a triple-double with 19 points, eight rebounds and seven assists. Atlanta grabbed 15 offensive rebounds and won the rebounding battle by 14 boards.

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Butler tried his best to rescue the Sixers with 30 points, but he failed at the free-throw line in the waning moments after making his first 12 shots from the charity stripe. With a chance to tie the game, Butler missed the first attempt and then intentionally missed the second, and then Philly missed multiple follow-up opportunities to tie the game.

Butler suffered bruised ribs in the loss, a game in which he played 40 minutes.

The Sixers are 27-16 on the season and are looking to get right against a Knicks team that has been struggling in a big way.