NEWSLETTER
The Philadelphia 76ers and New York Knicks are battling in the opening round of the NBA Playoffs, with a decisive Game 6 coming up.
These squads match up for the second straight game after the 76ers beat the Knicks 112-106 in overtime on Tuesday. In the 76ers’ win, Tyrese Maxey scored 46 points (and added five rebounds and nine assists), while Jalen Brunson scored 40 in the loss for the Knicks.
When is 76ers vs. Knicks?
This game between the 76ers and Knicks is set to start on Thursday, May 2, 2024. Be ready to see the opening tip at 9:00 PM ET.
Where to watch 76ers vs. Knicks
The 76ers and Knicks will hit the court at Wells Fargo Center for this matchup on May 2, and if you’d like to catch the matchup live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on TNT.
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76ers vs. Knicks Game Preview
76ers Stats, Odds & Insights
The 76ers have entered the game as favorites 49 times this season and won 38, or 77.6%, of those games.
The 76ers score 6.4 more points per contest (114.6) than the Knicks surrender (108.2).
The 76ers knock down 12.1 three-pointers per game (22nd in the league) at a 36.3% rate (18th in the NBA), compared to the 11.9 their opponents make while shooting 35.4% from deep.
The 76ers’ offense has been much better at home (115.5 PPG) compared to their play on the road (113.7 PPG). Similarly, their defense has been better at home (110.6 PPG allowed) when compared to road games (112.5 PPG allowed).
The 76ers have been scoring 113.5 points per contest in their last 10 appearances, an average that’s a little lower than the 114.6 they’ve scored over the course of the 2023-24 campaign.
Knicks Stats, Odds & Insights
The Knicks are outscoring opponents by 4.6 points per game, with a +376 scoring differential overall. They put up 112.8 points per game (19th in NBA) and allow 108.2 per outing (second in league).
The Knicks’ 112.8 points per game are only 1.3 more points than the 111.5 the 76ers surrender.
The Knicks are 10th in the NBA in 3-pointers made (13.2 per game) and 13th in 3-point percentage (36.9%).
The Knicks put up fewer points per game at home (111.2) than on the road (114.4), but also give up fewer at home (105.3) than away (111.1).
The Knicks are scoring 113.1 points per contest over their last 10 games, compared to their season average of 112.8.
76ers Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | 39 | 34.7 | 11.0 | 5.6 | 1.2 | 1.7 | 1.4 |
| Tyrese Maxey | 70 | 25.9 | 3.7 | 6.2 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 3.0 |
| Tobias Harris | 70 | 17.2 | 6.5 | 3.1 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 1.3 |
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | 68 | 15.4 | 5.0 | 1.5 | 1.1 | 0.7 | 1.5 |
| Buddy Hield | 84 | 12.1 | 3.2 | 2.8 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 2.6 |
Knicks Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Brunson | 77 | 28.7 | 3.6 | 6.7 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 2.7 |
| Donte DiVincenzo | 81 | 15.5 | 3.7 | 2.7 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 3.5 |
| OG Anunoby | 50 | 14.7 | 4.2 | 2.1 | 1.4 | 0.7 | 2.0 |
| Alec Burks | 66 | 10.4 | 2.3 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 1.9 |
| Josh Hart | 81 | 9.4 | 8.3 | 4.1 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 1.0 |
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