The Knicks can take control of their Eastern Conference first-round series against the upstart 76ers on Monday at Madison Square Garden.
Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart each scored 22 points to lead New York’ to a 111-104 victory in the series opener Saturday night. Knicks reserve guard Deuce McBride had 21 points, including 13 in the second quarter when he outscored the entire 76ers team.
Mitchell Robinson, who had averaged 15.5 minutes in 10 late-season appearances following December ankle surgery, had eight points and 12 rebounds.
Philadelphia center Joe Embiid, the reigning Most Valuable Player, had to leave the game in the second quarter with an apparent knee injury. Embiid returned and finished with 29 points, eight rebounds and six assists.
Tyrese Maxey led the 76ers with 33 points.
The Sixers and Knicks are meeting for the first time postseason series since New York swept Charles Barkley, Maurice Cheeks and the Sixers in 1989.
The Knicks won the 2023-24 regular-season series 3-1 without Embiid in the lineup.
The Sixers at Knicks game will air on TNT. The game can also be streamed on Sling.
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In the United Kingdom, select playoff games are available to watch on TNT Sports and stream on Discovery+. In India, fans can catch select playoff games on Sports 18 and JioCinema (check local listings). Games can also be streamed via NBA League Pass.
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Sixers at Knicks will tip off around 7:30 p.m. ET on Monday, April 22. The game will be played at Madison Square Garden in New York.
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New York is a 5.5-point favorite heading into Game 2. For the full market, check out BetMGM, an authorized gaming operator of the NBA.
Date | Game/Result | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
April 20 | Knicks 111, 76ers 104 | — | — |
April 22 | Game 2 | 7:30 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
April 25 | Game 3 | 7:30 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
April 28 | Game 4 | 1 p.m. | ABC, Sling |
April 30 | Game 5* | TBD | TBD |
May 2 | Game 6* | TBD | TBD |
May 4 | Game 7* | TBD | TNT, Sling |
*If necessary