New York takes 2-0 lead into game 3 against Philadelphia

Wed, Apr 24, 2024
NBA News (AP)

New York Knicks (50-32, second in the Eastern Conference) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (47-35, seventh in the Eastern Conference)

Philadelphia; Thursday, 7:30 p.m. EDT

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EASTERN CONFERENCE FIRST ROUND: Knicks lead series 2-0

BOTTOM LINE: The New York Knicks visit the Philadelphia 76ers in the Eastern Conference first round with a 2-0 lead in the series. The Knicks won the last meeting 104-101 on April 22 led by 24 points from Jalen Brunson, while Tyrese Maxey scored 35 points for the 76ers.

The 76ers have gone 8-8 against division opponents. Philadelphia averages 114.6 points while outscoring opponents by 3.1 points per game.

The Knicks are 35-17 in conference play. New York is seventh in the Eastern Conference scoring 112.8 points per game and is shooting 46.5%.

The 76ers are shooting 46.4% from the field this season, 0.6 percentage points lower than the 47.0% the Knicks allow to opponents. The Knicks average 13.2 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.3 more made shots on average than the 11.9 per game the 76ers allow.

TOP PERFORMERS: Joel Embiid is shooting 52.9% and averaging 34.7 points for the 76ers. Maxey is averaging 21.8 points over the last 10 games.

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Josh Hart is averaging 9.4 points, 8.3 rebounds and 4.1 assists for the Knicks. Brunson is averaging 33.3 points over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: 76ers: 8-2, averaging 115.9 points, 43.8 rebounds, 26.5 assists, 8.8 steals and 6.6 blocks per game while shooting 47.0% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 106.8 points per game.

Knicks: 8-2, averaging 113.3 points, 41.6 rebounds, 25.1 assists, 7.9 steals and 4.2 blocks per game while shooting 47.4% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 109.2 points.

INJURIES: 76ers: Robert Covington: out (knee), De'Anthony Melton: day to day (back).

Knicks: Julius Randle: out for season (shoulder).

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.