Breaking down who has edge in Knicks-76ers matchups ahead of NBA playoffs showdown
The New York Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers are set to face off in the NBA playoffs, a matchup that was not anticipated after the 76ers' comeback from a 3-1 deficit against the Celtics. The two teams split their four regular-season meetings 2-2, with the home team losing each game. This rematch of their 2024 playoff series adds intrigue as both teams aim to gain an edge in a tightly contested rivalry.
- ▪The 76ers advanced by overcoming a 3-1 deficit against the Celtics in the first round.
- ▪The Knicks and 76ers split their four regular-season games, with each road team winning.
- ▪This is a rematch of the 2024 first-round series, which the Knicks won in six games.
- ▪Jalen Brunson and Joel Embiid are key players expected to influence the series outcome.
- ▪The home team lost in all four of the teams' head-to-head matchups this season.
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New York Knicks Breaking down who has edge in Knicks-76ers matchups ahead of NBA playoffs showdown By Jared Schwartz Published May 4, 2026, 7:00 a.m. ET Jalen Brunson dribbles during the Knicks' April 30 game against the Hawks. Imagn Images This certainly wasn’t expected. See Also New York Knicks The added ingredient that lifts Knicks-76ers into different stratosphere of playoff series It seemed a given for most of the season’s second half that the Knicks and Celtics would meet in the second round for the second consecutive year. But the 76ers ruined that plan with a stunning comeback after trailing 3-1 in their first-round series with Boston. Now, a rematch of 2024 looms, when the Knicks eliminated the 76ers in six games in the first round.
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