"Inside the final minute of the first quarter, New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson hauled in an offensive rebound along the right baseline, pivoted through two defenders, and went up for a layup, only to be fouled hard by Philadelphia 76ers forward Trendon Watford. While he lay on the floor, newly-acquired point guard Jose Alvarado got in Watford's face, prompting coaches from both benches to get in the mix."
"Often accused of being too soft in the most timid of eras in recent NBA history, Alvarado has provided the sandpaper that New York has considerably lacked this season. It was a hard foul and [Watford] did a little extra with the staring, Alvarado said (h/t Jared Schwartz, NY Post). I'm not going to go for anything like that. But that was just in the moment, and that's when I'm at my best, I guess."
On Feb. 11, 2026 in Philadelphia, the New York Knicks defeated the 76ers 138-89. In the final minute of the first quarter, Mitchell Robinson was fouled hard by Trendon Watford after an offensive rebound, prompting Jose Alvarado to confront Watford and earning a technical along with 76ers coach Nick Nurse. Alvarado scored 26 points in 19 minutes, making eight 3-pointers, adding five steals and four assists, and became the first NBA player with at least 25 points, eight threes and five-plus steals in under 30 minutes. Alvarado's arrival at the trade deadline has added tenacity and a plus-42 impact across his first three Knicks games.
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