- Matchup: New York Knicks vs Philadelphia 76ers
- Date: Friday, May 8, 2026
- Venue: Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia, PA
- Broadcast: Prime Video
- Betting Odds: New York (+1.5)
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The New York Knicks (53-29) are traveling to Xfinity Mobile Arena on Friday to take on the Philadelphia 76ers (45-37) in the third game of the Eastern Conference Semifinals. The Knicks currently hold a 2-0 lead in the series, while Philadelphia is starting this game as 1.5-point favorites according to Vegas odds. The over/under for the game is set at 213.5.
In Game 2, the Knicks triumphed with a score of 108-102, showcasing a 50.6% shooting accuracy (40 of 79). From the three-point line, they converted 7 of 26 attempts and posted a commendable 84.0% from the free-throw line, successfully making 21 out of 25 shots. Furthermore, New York secured 37 rebounds—9 of which were offensive—and tallied 25 assists while forcing 18 turnovers for their opponents and collecting 10 steals. Defensively, the Knicks allowed their opponents to shoot 45.3% from the floor, as Philadelphia managed to hit 34 of 75 shots. The 76ers recorded 20 assists and 8 steals, alongside 39 rebounds (11 offensive, 28 defensive) and a pair of blocked shots. At the free-throw line, Philadelphia achieved 75.0%, hitting 21 of 28 attempts, while making 13 of 34 attempts from beyond the arc. Personal fouls in the game saw the Knicks committing 20 and the 76ers recording 23.
Jalen Brunson significantly contributed to the Knicks’ performance, achieving 26 points on 9 of 21 shooting. He played 41 minutes and grabbed 1 rebound while registering 6 assists and a shooting efficiency of 42.9% from the field.
New York approaches this game with an impressive record of 53-29 this season, averaging 116.5 points per game (10th in the league), with a shooting percentage of 47.8%. The Knicks have a three-point shooting success rate of 37.3% (1,168 of 3,133) and convert 79.2% from the free-throw line. As a collective, New York pulls down an average of 45.6 rebounds per game and ranks 13th in assists, with a total of 2,250. They commit an average of 13.6 turnovers and 20.0 fouls each game.
On the defensive end, the Knicks force an average of 14.4 turnovers per game and are assessed 19.5 personal fouls. They rank 6th in the league by allowing only 2,050 assists to their opponents this season. The Knicks’ defense yields a field-goal percentage of 46.0% (3,223 of 7,014) and gives up 40.5 rebounds per game. They also limit opponents to 36.2% shooting from beyond the arc and rank 5th in points allowed per game at 110.1.
In Game 2, Philadelphia struggled offensively. The 76ers secured 28 defensive and 11 offensive rebounds, totaling 39 for the matchup. They turned the ball over 18 times but managed to steal the ball 8 times. With 20 fouls committed by the Knicks, the 76ers took 28 free throws, converting 21 of them for a 75.0% success rate. From distance, Philadelphia netted 13 of 34 attempts (38.2%) and finished shooting 34 of 75 from the field for a percentage of 45.3%. The 76ers allowed the Knicks to convert 50.6% of their shots (40 of 79) and finished with a 26.9% success rate from three (7 of 26). They were effective at the free-throw line, shooting 21 of 25 (84.0%) and allowed New York to collect 37 total rebounds, with 9 being offensive.
Tyrese Maxey was a standout for the 76ers, scoring 26 points in 47 minutes, while distributing 6 assists in the game. He shot 39.1%, hitting 9 of 23 attempts, and added 3 rebounds.
Philadelphia’s record stands at 45-37 for the season. Offensively, the 76ers achieve a field goal percentage of 46.2%, ranking 23rd in the league. They amassed 9,502 points, averaging 115.9 per game while gathering 43.6 rebounds each contest. Their assists per game are at 24.6 (29th in the league) and they average 13.6 turnovers. The 76ers also average 20.3 fouls per game and maintain an 80.9% success rate from the free-throw line.
Defensively, Philadelphia allows opponents to shoot 35.3% from three-point range (1,097 of 3,108) and 78.5% from the free-throw line. They surrender 27.6 assists and 45.3 rebounds per game, ranking 22nd in both categories. The 76ers are positioned 19th overall for points allowed per game, averaging 116.1, while forcing an average of 15.4 turnovers and permitting 46.7% shooting from the field (12th in the league).
Who will prevail in tonight’s NBA matchup against the spread?
Recommendation: Bet on New York (+1.5)
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