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2025\/26 National Basketball Association (NBA) season<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n


\nPlayoffs – Eastern Conference Semifinals<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n


\nPhiladelphia 76ers v New York Knicks<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n


\nWells Fargo Center<\/span><\/p>\n


\nPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.<\/span><\/p>\n


\nFriday, 8 May<\/span><\/p>\n


\n01:00<\/span><\/p>\n

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The Philadelphia 76ers will face off with the New York Knicks in a National Basketball Association (NBA)<\/a> playoff matchup on 8 May.<\/p>\n

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Head-to-Head<\/span><\/p>\n

The 76ers and Knicks have a rich playoff history, having met 11 times in the postseason with Philadelphia holding a slight 6-5 edge in series victories.<\/p>\n

Their most recent playoff encounter came in 2024, when the Knicks defeated the 76ers in six games in the first round.<\/p>\n

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Most recent meeting<\/span><\/p>\n

In their latest game on 7 May (Game 2), the Knicks defeated the 76ers 108-102 on the road at Madison Square Garden.<\/p>\n

The Knicks now lead the series 2-0.<\/p>\n

Jalen Brunson led the way for New York with 26 points and strong playmaking.<\/p>\n

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Key Players<\/span><\/p>\n

Tyrese Maxey is the clear alpha while Joel Embiid is nursing an ankle injury; the guard has been carrying the 76ers’ offence all season thanks to his aggressive scoring and playmaking.<\/p>\n


\nJalen Brunson, on the other hand, is the Knicks\u2019 key player, delivering clutch scoring and leadership while dominating matchups against Philadelphia this season.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Quotes<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019ve got to wash that one away and get back. We have to find and provide much more energy and physicality,\u201d 76ers Head Coach Nick Nurse quotes after their defeat to Knicks on 7 May,<\/p>\n

\u201cI know that wasn\u2019t fun. It wasn\u2019t any fun to sit there, to be a part of, to be honest, and watch, but it\u2019s 0-2. It doesn\u2019t really matter if it\u2019s six points or 36 or whatever the hell it was.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

“It\u2019s 0-2 [series situation]. You\u2019ve got to wash that one away and get back.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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NBA fixtures
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Friday, 08 May<\/strong>
\n01:00 – Detroit Pistons v Cleveland Cavaliers
\n03:30 – Oklahoma City Thunder v Los Angeles Lakers<\/span><\/p>\n

Saturday, 09 May<\/strong>
\n01:00 – Philadelphia 76ers v New York Knicks
\n03:30 – Minnesota Timberwolves v San Antonio Spurs
\n21:00 – Cleveland Cavaliers v Detroit Pistons<\/p>\n

Sunday, 10 May<\/strong>
\n02:30 – Los Angeles Lakers v Oklahoma City Thunder
\n21:30 – Philadelphia 76ers v New York Knicks<\/p>\n

Monday, 11 May<\/strong>
\n01:30 – Minnesota Timberwolves v San Antonio Spurs<\/p>\n

Tuesday, 12 May<\/strong>
\n02:00 – Cleveland Cavaliers v Detroit Pistons
\n04:30 – Los Angeles Lakers v Oklahoma City Thunder
\n22:00 – San Antonio Spurs v Minnesota Timberwolves<\/p>\n

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