New York Knicks vs. Philadelphia 76ers Odds, Picks & Predictions - Game 3
The second round of the NBA playoffs continue in earnest with an Eastern Conference battle as the third-seeded New York Knicks take on the seventh-seeded Philadelphia 76ers in Game 3 of their best of seven series Friday night and we have you covered with our Knicks vs. 76ers prediction. In Game 1 of the series, the Knicks rolled to a 137-98 triumph to draw first blood in the series Monday night. They easily covered the line as a 7.5-point favorite. In addition, New York took Game 2 108-102 at home Wednesday night. The 76ers covered the line as a 10.5-point underdog in that contest.
In the all-time playoff series between the teams, Philadelphia has won five of the nine previous series. The 76ers own a 23-18 advantage in head-to-head playoff victories. Let’s break down this Knicks vs. 76ers matchup.
Knicks Shooting for 3-0 Advantage
New York turned back a challenge for the 76ers in Game 2 and prevailed at home to take a commanding 2-0 series advantage. The Knicks now look to prevail on the road as they shoot for a commanding 3-0 edge in the series. In Game 2, New York was down a pair after the opening quarter, by one at the half and by one after three quarters. The Knicks trailed 99-96 with 6:52 remaining but outscored the 76ers 12-3 the rest of the way for the win. Jalen Brunson led New York with 26 points and six assists in the win. He was one of four players in double figures in the victory.
In the postseason, the Knicks are 2nd in the league in scoring offense with 119 points per contest entering this game. New York is 7th in the league in rebounding as they collect 43.9 rebounds per game. They are 3rd in the league in assists by dishing out 25.5 dimes per contest. The Knicks are 4th in the league in scoring defense by allowing 100.3 points per contest. Jalen Brunson (27.4 points, 5.8 assists) is the team’s leading scorer. OG Anunoby (21.4 points, 7.5 rebounds) and Karl-Anthony Towns (18.6 points, 10.5 rebounds, 6.1 assists) provide a good secondary punch for the Knicks in the playoffs.
New York is 1st in the league in field goal percentage as they shoot 51.6% from the floor as a team. The Knicks are 6th in the league in threes per game as they knock down 12.1 triples a night. They are 2nd in three-point shooting by hitting 38.8% of their attempts from beyond the arc. In addition, New York is solid at the charity stripe, ranking 5th in the league by cashing in 77.6% of their attempts.
Key Injury Report for Knicks:
- Forward OG Anunoby (hamstring) is questionable.
- Guard Josh Hart (thumb) is questionable.
76ers Looking to Get on the Board
Philadelphia was without Joel Embiid in Game 2 but battled before falling in the Big Apple to the Knicks Wednesday night. The 76ers now try to get a win at home in an effort to get back in the series. In Game 2, neither team led by more than seven in the game. Philadelphia held a two-point edge after one quarter and a one-point advantage after three quarters. The 76ers led by three with under seven minutes to play before their offense dried up. Philadelphia mustered just three points the rest of the way to wind up with the loss. Tyrese Maxey paced the 76ers with 26 points and six assists in the loss.
In the playoffs, the 76ers are 11th in the league in scoring offense with 102.9 points per game. The 76ers are 14th in rebounding as they collect 39.4 rebounds per contest. They are tied for 14th in assists by dishing out an average of 20.8 dimes a night. Philadelphia is 10th in the league in scoring defense as they allow an average of 110.1 points a contest. Tyrese Maxey is a solid option for the 76ers as he puts up 25.2 points and siix assists per game this postseason. Joel Embiid (25.2 points, eight rebounds, 5.8 assists) and Paul George (17.6 points) are good secondary scoring options.
Philadelphia is 9th in the league in field goal percentage as they shoot 44.4% from the floor as a team. The 76ers are 7th in threes per game as they drain 11.7 triples a contest. They are 5th in three-point shooting by connecting on 35.7% of their attempts from beyond the arc. Conversely, Philadelphia stands 3rd in the league in free throw shooting as they convert 80.1% of their attempts at the stripe.
Key Injury Report for 76ers:
- Center Joel Embiid (hip) is questionable.
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Philadelphia hung tough in Game 2 but without Embiid, they crumbled down the stretch. Three points in the final nearly seven minutes won’t get it done. The fact that he is questionable here is pivotal to how things may play out here. The 76ers are at home but being on the road didn’t phase the Knicks in the opening round. Meanwhile, there are the injuries to Hart and Anunoby that are concerning as that comprises 40% of their starting five. Still, we’ve seen the Knicks rolling lately with five straight wins. Until we see Philadelphia stop them, give the edge to the visitors in what is a tense game all the way.
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