Kyle Lowry made his debut for the Philadelphia 76ers in a game against the New York Knicks, marking a significant moment in his career and for the team. Lowry, a Philadelphia native and former Villanova star, expressed his readiness to contribute to the Sixers' success in any role necessary. Despite his enthusiasm and a warm welcome from fans, the Sixers were defeated 110-96. Lowry finished the game with 11 points, 4 rebounds, and 5 assists in 25 minutes, shooting 71.4% from the field, despite suffering a facial laceration in the second quarter, which required stitches. He was hit in the left arm and left side of his face and left the game with 9 minutes and 24 seconds left in the second quarter. Tyrese Maxey also stood out with 35 points, but their efforts were not enough to secure a win. The Sixers' loss came amid struggles, as they shot 36.4% in the first quarter and trailed 69-46 at halftime. The score was 91-81 through three quarters. The Knicks, led by Bojan Bogdanovic's 22 points, snapped a four-game skid with this victory.
"It was an amazing atmosphere and the ovation I got was awesome, I was happy." 🥹 Kyle Lowry enjoyed his homecoming moment in his Sixers debut but knows there is much more work to be done. https://t.co/x0H5jl2MNs
Kyle Lowry in a 20th and Lehigh hoodie for his first game in a Sixers uniform https://t.co/74mh1L31pX
Kyle Lowry on making his debut in Philly: “It was a great moment. But now, for me it’s about winning basketball games.”
Kyle Lowry’s toughness, Tyrese Maxey’s 35 points not enough in Sixers’ loss to Knicks https://t.co/Rltg1BkcYJ via @phillyinquirer
Kyle Lowry displayed his trademark North Philly toughness in his 76ers debut. Meanwhile, Tyrese Maxey showed why he’s an All-Star. But Lowry’s grit and Maxey’s solid play weren’t nearly enough in Thursday’s 110-96 loss to the New York Knicks. https://t.co/2m34OLs3EF
Kyle Lowry in his Sixers debut: 11 points 4 rebounds 5 assists 71.4 FG% https://t.co/mGou2WfcyV
Kyle Lowry exited his 76ers’ debut with 9 minutes, and 24 seconds left in the second quarter with a facial laceration. The point guard was hit in the left arm and left side of his face by a New York Knicks defender Thursday and was taken to the locker. https://t.co/O0gtxjBq2I
Final: Knicks 110, Sixers 96 Bojan Bogdanovic scores 22 off the bench for the Knicks, who snap a four-game skid with a win to open the post-break schedule. Tyrese Maxey had 35 for Philly, while Kyle Lowry had 11-4-5 in 25 minutes off the bench in his Sixers debut.
The @sixers couldn't complete the comeback and fall to the Knicks 110-96. Maxey- 35 pts/ 6 reb/ 5 ast Hield- 14 pts/ 6 ast Oubre Jr.- 14 pts/ 4 reb Lowry- 11 pts/ 4 reb/ 5 ast Next: Tomorrow (2/23) vs Cavaliers, 7:30 pm #brotherlylove #sixers
The @sixers outscore the Knicks 35-22 in the 3rd quarter and head to the 4th trailing only by 10 points. Maxey- 35 pts, 4-9 3pt Hield- 11 pts, 3-8 3pt Lowry- 9 pts, 4 ast #brotherlylove #Sixers
Through three quarters, the Knicks lead the 76ers 91-81. • Bogdanovic 22 pts, 6-6 3Ps • Brunson 21 pts, 9 asts • Achiuwa 15 & 9 • Hart 13-9-3 • Maxey 35-4-3
Lowry is back in the game with his forehead stitched and patched.
Kyle Lowry leaves Sixers debut with facial laceration, receives stitches and will return https://t.co/ffRTDCwuXA via @phillyinquirer
At the half the @sixers trail the Knicks 69-46. Tyrese Maxey- 17 pts Cam Payne- 7 pts Kelly Oubre Jr.- 6 pts Bojan Bogdanovic leads all scorers with 19 pts #brotherlylove #sixers
Halftime: Knicks 69, Sixers 46 A truly abysmal half for the Sixers, who got outplayed in every facet by the Knicks, who led by as many as 26. Kyle Lowry, who got hit in the face, got stitches and will return in the second half.
Halftime. Knicks lead the 76ers 69-46. • Bogdanovic 19 pts, 5-5 3Ps • Hart 13-7-3 • Achiuwa 11 & 9 • Brunson 9 pts, 6 asts • Maxey 17 pts Knicks shooting 58-48-78. Sixers shooting 42-25-75.
Kyle Lowry hits a reverse for his first bucket as a Sixer 🔥 (via @NBA) https://t.co/gI9aDcUhwd
Kyle Lowry’s first basket as a Sixer https://t.co/CT5hhVTtVa
Sixers vs Knicks first-quarter box https://t.co/DYSRhPuXyC
Knicks lead 32-21 after one quarter. Sixers shooting 36.4% including going 2 of 9 on three-pointers. Kyle Lowry has 4 points on 2-2 shooting along with 1 assist in 7 minutes.
After the first 12 minutes of play, the @Sixers trail the Knicks 32-21. Maxey- 11 pts Oubre Jr- 6 pts Lowry- 4 pts #brotherlylove #sixers
After 1: Knicks 32, Sixers 21 New York shot 52 percent overall and 5-for-11 from 3 in leaping out to an early double-digit lead behind nine points from Josh Hart. Tyrese Maxey had eight points for Philly, which shot 36 percent and went 2-for-9 from 3.
Through one quarter, the Knicks lead the 76ers 32-21. • Hart 9 & 4 • Achiuwa 7 & 5 • Brunson 5 pts, 4 asts • Burks 6 pts • Maxey 8 & 2
North Philly’s Kyle Lowry checking in for his Sixers debut ❤️ Learn more about Lowry’s Philly rise here: https://t.co/EXuvk4WGCg 🎥: @ginamizell https://t.co/dBqQX9KaXe
Kyle Lowry beats the shot clock with the reverse for his first bucket in Philly! 🔥 https://t.co/SFV1guTic2
Kyle Lowry gets his first bucket as a Sixer 🪣 https://t.co/MvDIPTGJVY
Philly fans welcome Kyle Lowry home as he checks in for the 76ers 👏 (via @NBA) https://t.co/eciSlbMvpi
Kyle Lowry knocks down his first bucket as a Sixer. 💪 (🎥: @sixers) https://t.co/z1LiQbXVUh
Lowry's first bucket as a Sixer is a slick reverse! https://t.co/7wjBRFcV8r https://t.co/1AXkn0RC95
Haven't seen this kinda snappiness from Kyle Lowry in a bit. Welcome to Philly! https://t.co/3DwHsAg58S
Philly native Kyle Lowry gets a warm welcome as he checks in for his Sixers debut 👏👏 Knicks-Sixers | Live on the NBA App 📲 https://t.co/dGTLM2qumF https://t.co/LpXpJTQiYO
Kyle Lowry checks into the game with 6:54 left in the first quarter. He scores his first Sixers basket on a layup at the 6:18 mark. https://t.co/aoxA7G98uO
"making his Sixer debut from North Philly...Kyle Lowry!" https://t.co/ay0mkbybfz
Kyle Lowry gets a standing ovation as he checks in for the first time five minutes into the first quarter tonight, with the 76ers already trailing 15-6 after a hot start for the Knicks.
Kyle Lowry making his Sixers debut -- and Villanova alumni meeting.
A nice standing O for Kyle Lowry on his first check-in with the Sixers
Will the Sixers keep struggling minus Joel Embiid? Kyle Lowry doesn’t think so. https://t.co/uwtlpRgHCb via @phillyinquirer
Will the #Sixers keep struggling minus Joel Embiid? Kyle Lowry doesn’t think so. https://t.co/uwtlpRhfrJ via @phillyinquirer
Kyle Lowry is expected to make his Sixers debut tonight 🔥 https://t.co/bR1nWEFR14
Kyle Lowry will make his debut in a Sixers uniform tonight 🔥 https://t.co/bR1nWEFR14
New ESPN story: Kyle Lowry never dreamed of playing for the Philadelphia 76ers. But now that the former Villanova star is back home, he’s glad to have the opportunity. “At this time in my career, I’m prepared to do it.” https://t.co/uvDtjqMbE8
Kyle Lowry never dreamed of joining the Sixers, but his homecoming came at the right time: ‘I’m prepared’ https://t.co/iVsAhi0QHn via @phillyinquirer
Kyle Lowry on embracing his role with the @sixers: "My job is to make sure this team gets to a point where they haven't been in a while. My job is to do everything I need to do to make this team & this organization better - no matter what the role is, what the minutes are, what…
Kyle Lowry understands the assignment for the Sixers 😤 https://t.co/mW76ZsthlA