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The New York Knicks and the Philadelphia 76ers' 2024 NBA Playoffs first-round series shifts to Fiserv Forum starting Thursday for Games 3 and 4. The Knicks have taken a 2-0 lead in the series after a couple of close wins that could have gone either way. With the 76ers boasting homecourt advantage, the series could be tied over the next few days.
Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey's production has been solid, while the Sixers' role players also improved in Game 2. Meanwhile, the Knicks are yet to see the best of Jalen Brunson, but the rest of the group has played remarkably well, keeping the Knicks at an advantage in the first two games.
Game 2 ended in a melee, with the Knicks edging the Sixers in a 104-101 in a thrilling finish. The 76ers were up five with 47 seconds left, but a Jalen Brunson 3 followed by a controversial in-bounds play that resulted in an open shot for Donte DiVincenzo from downtown saw the Knicks storm back to take a 102-101 lead.
Isaiah Hartenstein blocked a potential game-tying layup from Tyrese Maxey, which sealed the Knicks' 104-101 win after OG Anunony had sunk two free throws. Maxey finished with 34 points, while Embiid had 35 for the 76ers.
Meanwhile, the Knicks got a 24-point outing from Jalen Brunson and a 21-point outing from Josh Hart. Three others also scored in double-digits.
New York Knicks vs. Philadelphia 76ers Injury Reports
New York Knicks injury report
The Knicks injury report includes Mitchell Robinson, who is questionable with an ankle injury, and Julius Randle, who is out for the 2024 playoffs after undergoing shoulder surgery.
Philadelphia 76ers injury report
The Sixers have listed Joel Embiid and De'Anthony Melton as questionable for knee and back injuries, respectively. Meanwhile, Robert Covington is out for the season with a knee injury.
New York Knicks vs. Philadelphia 76ers Starting Lineups and Depth Charts for Game 3
New York Knicks starting lineup
The Knicks will start Jalen Brunson and Donte DiVincenzo in the backcourt, while Josh Hart, OG Anunony and Isaiah Hartenstein will man the frontcourt.
Mitchell Robinson, Bojan Bogdanovic and Miles McBride will play the most minutes off the bench. If Robinson doesn't play, Jericho Sims or Precious Achiuwa could be given key minutes.
Philadelphia 76ers starting lineup and depth chart
The 76ers will start Tyrese Maxey and Kyle Lowry as the guards, with a frontline of Kelly Oubre Jr., Tobias Harris and Joel Embiid. Nicolas Batum, Buddy Hield and Paul Reed should get the most minutes among the second unit.
How to watch New York Knicks vs. Philadelphia 76ers Game 3?
TNT and TruTV will broadcast the New York Knicks-Philadelphia 76ers game nationally, while MSG and NBC Sports Philadelphia will provide local coverage. Fans outside the US can watch the contest online via NBA League Pass. Tipoff is at 7:30 p.m. ET.
