- Matchup: Philadelphia 76ers vs New York Knicks
- Event Date: Monday, May 4, 2026
- Venue: Madison Square Garden, New York, NY
- Broadcast: NBC
- Spread/Odds: Philadelphia (+7.5)
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The New York Knicks (53-29) aim to secure a victory over the Philadelphia 76ers (45-37) at Madison Square Garden on Monday in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals. New York begins as 7.5-point favorites, with the over/under set at 212.5.
The 76ers clinched their series against the Celtics with a 109-100 victory in Game 7. Philadelphia posted a shooting accuracy of 47.6% (39 out of 82 attempts), including 11 of 28 from beyond the arc. At the free throw line, the 76ers converted 20 of 23 attempts, achieving an 87.0% success rate. They also secured 44 rebounds, with 3 offensive boards, and provided 25 assists while forcing 5 turnovers, though they recorded no steals. On defense, Philadelphia allowed their opponents to shoot 39.8% from the field (37 of 93 attempts). Boston contributed 19 assists and registered 4 steals in the game. Moreover, Boston grabbed 44 rebounds (10 offensive, 34 defensive) and recorded 1 block. The Celtics completed 81.3% of their free throws, making 13 of their 16 attempts, and had a 26.5% success rate from three-point range, hitting 13 of their 49 tries. The 76ers were whistled for 19 personal fouls, while the Celtics had 23.
Joel Embiid emerged as a standout player in this matchup, scoring 34 points on 12 of 26 shooting. Playing 39 minutes, he also collected 12 rebounds and dished out 6 assists, achieving a shooting percentage of 46.2%.
The 76ers enter this game with a season record of 45-37. They average 115.9 points per game (14th in the league) and maintain a shooting percentage of 46.2%. Philadelphia connects on 34.9% of their attempts from three-point range (1,011 of 2,896) and 80.9% from the free throw line. As a team, they average 43.6 rebounds per game and have tallied a total of 2,017 assists this season, ranking 29th in the league in passing efficiency. They turn the ball over 13.6 times per game and commit an average of 20.3 fouls per contest.
Defensively, the 76ers force 15.4 turnovers per game and draw 19.9 personal fouls. They rank 22nd in the NBA for assists allowed, giving up 2,260 this season. Philadelphia permits a shooting percentage of 46.7% (3,430 of 7,348) and averages 45.3 rebounds per game. They allow opponents to shoot 35.3% from three-point range and sit 19th in the league for points allowed per game (116.1).
In their latest game, the Knicks decisively defeated the Hawks with a score of 140-89. They recorded 37 defensive rebounds and 9 offensive boards, totaling 46 rebounds for the game. New York turned the ball over 10 times while making 16 steals during the matchup. Atlanta committed 22 fouls, resulting in 34 free throw attempts for the Knicks, who made 27 for a 79.4% success rate. From beyond the arc, New York converted 13 of 36 attempts (36.1%) and achieved a shooting percentage of 58.8% with 50 out of 85. On defense, the Knicks allowed the Hawks to shoot 31 of 82 (37.8%) and facilitated a 25.7% shooting percentage from three-point range (9 of 35). They finished the game hitting 18 of 23 free throws (78.3%). In terms of rebounding, New York allowed Atlanta to secure a total of 35 boards, including 11 offensive.
OG Anunoby was also instrumental for the Knicks in this contest, scoring 29 points in just 27 minutes while contributing 2 assists. Anunoby achieved 78.6% shooting, hitting 11 of 14 attempts, and collected 7 rebounds.
New York holds a record of 53-29 this season. They average 20.0 fouls per game and maintain a free throw percentage of 79.2%. The Knicks log 27.4 assists per game (13th in the NBA) with an average of 13.6 turnovers. They have scored a total of 9,549 points (116.5 per game) and average 45.6 rebounds per contest, shooting at a rate of 47.8% from the field, placing them 11th in the league.
On the defensive side, the Knicks rank 5th in the NBA for points allowed per game at 110.1. They force 14.4 turnovers per game while restricting opponents to a shooting percentage of 46.0% (5th in the league). New York’s defense allows a 3-point shooting percentage of 36.2% (1,138 of 3,145), with opponents converting 77.8% of their free throws. They average 25.0 assists and 40.5 total rebounds per game, ranking 6th and 4th in the NBA, respectively.
Who will take home the victory in tonight’s NBA showdown against the spread?
Prediction: Take Philadelphia (+7.5)
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