Sixers bounce back against Knicks, avoid 0-3 series deficit

When: Thursday, April 25th at 7:30 PM ET
Who: New York Knicks at Philadelphia 76ers
Where: Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA
What: NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs game 3

Fans eagerly anticipate the matchup between the New York Knicks and the Philadelphia 76ers in this year's Eastern Conference playoffs.

As the second seed, the Knicks faced the seventh-seeded 76ers, who had to secure their spot through the Play-In Tournament due to Joel Embiid's injury, which caused him to miss more than half of the season.

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Thursday's NBA playoff game will see the Philadelphia 76ers host the New York Knicks.

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So far, the series has been intense, with the Knicks winning both games in New York.

Game 2 was especially thrilling, with the Knicks completing a comeback to secure a 104-101 victory.

Moneyline
New York Knicks	+170	+170	+165
Philadelphia 76ers	-195	-200	-195

With Game 3 being played in Philadelphia, the energy and atmosphere are expected to change. The 76ers will seek momentum as they head into Game 3 on their home court.

The Knicks have the momentum going into Game 3, but playing on the road might pose a challenge for Brunson.

Additionally, the 76ers will be motivated to make up for their Game 2 loss, which they feel was unfair.

New ESPN story: The NBA said Tuesday that Tyrese Maxey was fouled twice and the officials didn’t see Nick Nurse calling for a timeout in the closing moments of Monday’s loss — though none of that changes the fact New York holds a 2-0 lead in the series. https://t.co/MNi3SllY3R

— Tim Bontemps (@TimBontemps) April 23, 2024

With the games being played in Philadelphia, the 76ers' role players are expected to play a more significant role, while Embiid and Maxey should continue to perform consistently.

Philadelphia 76ers To win game

-195

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In addition, the 76ers have been dealing with injuries all year, and it's clear they're not at full strength.

Joel Embiid has been struggling with injury but still plays because the team needs him. Tyrese Maxey has been impressive and the best player for the 76ers in this series.

On the other hand, despite Jalen Brunson's impressive season, he has struggled in the playoffs, including the first two games of this series.

However, the Knicks' role players have stepped up, with Josh Hart leading the way with 21.5 points and 14 rebounds per game.

New York Knicks To win game

+165

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Total Points

Let's examine the total points market to determine whether it will exceed or fall under the projection of 202.5 points.

Total Points
Over 202.5 Points	-110	-110	-105
Under 202.5 Points	-110	-110	-115

Despite a work in progress on offense, the Knicks were the second-best defensive team in the NBA this season, and they've continued to be solid in the playoffs.

On the other hand, the 76ers have excelled on defense this season, with Joel Embiid leading the team in rebounds and blocks.

He's also the key player on offense, adding a different dimension to the team.

Tyrese Maxey has been the Robin to Embiid's Batman, while Tobias Harris has struggled in this series.

The Knicks have been able to take advantage of a beaten-up Embiid, but the 76ers are expected to step up on their home court in Philadelphia.