Philadelphia 76ers vs New York Knicks Predictions – NBA – 25/04/2024
The Sixers will hope to bounce back at home in Game 3 against the higher-seeded New York Knicks
On Thursday, the Philadelphia 76ers will host the New York Knicks for Game 3 of the first round of Playoffs at the Wells Fargo Center. The hosts will have redemption in their minds as they have already lost the first two games in this series. Nick Nurse’s men will have to bounce back at home to keep their hopes alive.
They fought hard in Game 2 but fell short in a 104-101 victory for the Knicks. It was another exceptional double-double from Josh Hart and a brilliant performance from Jalen Brunson which dampened the hopes of the Sixers. Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey stepped up to the occasion but it wasn’t enough on the night.
Sixers vs Knicks – Best Bets
After two consecutive defeats away from home, the Sixers need a solid retaliation in front of their supporters in Game 3. Here are the possible outcomes from this clash:
- Sixers to win Game 3
- Joel Embiid to have a massive outing
- Josh Hart to continue his great form
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The Sixers haven’t had the best record against the Knicks in the ongoing campaign. They hold a 1-4 record against them in the regular season. They have now lost two consecutive games in the postseason. However, the Sixers will hope that a big performance from Embiid and Maxey will motivate them to come back in this series. Also, the fact that they will play at home helps their cause.
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Joel Embiid is a cornerstone for the Philadelphia 76ers. He will be looking to guide the Sixers to the first win of the series against the Knicks. He has had a great season, averaging 34.7 points, 11 rebounds and 5.6 assists per game. Injuries have been the only concern for the Sixers big man.
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Amidst players like Jalen Brunson, Bojan Bogdanovic and others, Josh Hart flies under the radar for the Knicks. He has been brilliant this season for Tom Thibodeau’s men. Hart has averaged 9.4 points, 8.3 rebounds and 4.1 assists this season. However, he dropped a fantastic double-double in the previous game, registering 21 points and 15 rebounds.
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Sixers vs Knicks: Head-to-Head Record
Historically, the Sixers have an upper hand against the Knicks in the head-to-head metric. In 472 regular season encounters, the Sixers registered 264 wins while the Knicks have amassed 208 triumphs. Focusing on this season, the Knicks hold a 3-1 record over the Sixers in the regular season. Even in the Playoffs, the Knicks are 2-0 up against their opponents.
Overall, these two teams have faced each other a total of 35 times in the postseason. The Sixers have the edge with 21 wins compared to 14 victories for the Knicks. Fascinatingly, this is the first time they face each other in the Playoffs since the first round in 1989.
Philadelphia 76ers
The Sixers finished seventh in the East due to Joel Embiid’s incessant injury troubles. However, with him back in the mix, they will feel more confident in the upcoming clash. The Sixers were on an eight-game winning streak before the Playoffs. They averaged 114.6 points per game this season. Meanwhile, their defence did a decent job as they conceded 111.5 points per game. Overall, a lot depends on the likes of Embiid and Tyrese Maxey.
New York Knicks
After being the fifth seed in the Western Conference last season, Thibodeau’s men have worked hard to attain the second seed this time. They have been exceptional in many areas which saw them register a stellar 50-32 record, only behind the leaders Boston Celtics. It has been more of a collective effort than relying on a few individuals. They have been solid in defense, conceding only 108.2 points per game. In offense, they have clocked 112.8 points per game.
Sixers vs Knicks: Stats
The Knicks will hit the road with a handsome 2-0 lead in the series. In both of their games against the Sixers, Josh Hart delivered two game-changing double-doubles while Brun also delivered two fantastic 20-plus points performances to guide their team to victory. Brunson averages 18.4 points per game in his career against the Sixers.
Meanwhile, Joel Embiid has enjoyed playing against the Knicks. He dropped a 29-point performance in the first game followed by another 34-point outing. The superstar has averaged 25.5 points against the Knicks in his career and will be key in the series going forward.
Sixers vs Knicks Key Points
Here are some of the key points from Game 3 between the Philadelphia 76ers and the New York Knicks:
Favourites to win the clash
The Sixers have a decent 25-16 home record this season. Although they finished seventh in the East, they defeated the Miami Heat in the Play-In tournament to reach the Playoffs. At home, they will look to bounce back in Game 3 against the Knicks.
Which team has more victories
Nick Nurse’s men finished the regular season with 47 wins and suffered 35 losses. They qualified for the Playoffs after defeating the Miami Heat in the Play-In tournament. However, they trail 3-1 against the Knicks in the regular season before suffering two consecutive defeats in the Playoffs. Meanwhile, the Knicks finished second in the Eastern Conference with a stellar 50-32 record.
