NEWSLETTER
The New York Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers are doing battle in the opening round of the NBA Playoffs, with Game 1 next to come.
The Knicks came out on top in their last matchup 120-119 in OT against the Bulls on Sunday. The 76ers are coming off of a 105-104 victory over the Heat in their last game on Wednesday. Jalen Brunson scored a team-high 40 points for the Knicks in the victory. Joel Embiid scored 23 points in the 76ers’ victory, leading the team.
When is Knicks vs. 76ers?
This matchup between the Knicks and 76ers is scheduled to tip off on Saturday, April 20, 2024. You should expect the opening tip at 6:00 PM ET.
Where to watch Knicks vs. 76ers
The Knicks and 76ers will hit the floor at Madison Square Garden for this matchup on April 20, and if you want to see the matchup live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on ESPN.
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Knicks vs. 76ers Game Preview
Knicks Stats, Odds & Insights
The Knicks have entered the game as favorites 47 times this season and won 36, or 76.6%, of those games.
The Knicks score 112.8 points per game (just 1.3 more points than the 111.5 the 76ers allow).
The Knicks make 13.2 three-pointers per game (10th in the league) compared to their opponents’ 12.5. They shoot 36.9% from deep while their opponents hit 36.5% from long range.
The Knicks have scored at a lower clip in home games than away from home in the 2023-24 season (111.2 at home versus 114.4 on the road), and have surrendered fewer points at home than on the road (105.3 opponent points per home game versus 111.1 on the road).
The Knicks’ offense has been better over their last 10 games, scoring 115.6 points per contest compared to the 112.8 they’ve averaged this year.
76ers Stats, Odds & Insights
The 76ers outscore opponents by 3.1 points per game (posting 114.6 points per game, 15th in league, and allowing 111.5 per outing, ninth in NBA) and have a +250 scoring differential.
The 76ers’ 114.6 points-per-game average is 6.4 more points than the 108.2 the Knicks give up to opponents.
The 76ers are 22nd in the league in 3-pointers made (12.1 per game) and 18th in 3-point percentage (36.3%).
In 2023-24 the 76ers are averaging more points at home (115.5 per game) than away (113.7). And they are conceding less at home (110.6) than on the road (112.5).
In their last 10 games, the 76ers are putting up 117.5 points per game, 2.9 more than their season average (114.6).
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 |
| Bojan Bogdanovic | 57 | 15.2 | 2.7 | 1.7 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 2.3 |
| 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 |
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 |
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