The Knicks head to Philadelphia on Friday with a 2-0 series lead and a ton of confidence. They won Game 2 despite missing center Mitchell Robinson. That said, the 76ers gave the Knicks all they could handle despite Joel Embiid being out. NBA betting odds have New York as a 1.5-point underdog with the total at 214. If the 76ers have any hope of winning this round and advancing to the Eastern Conference Finals, this is the game they have to win.
Falling behind New York 3-0 will spell doom. Don’t expect a miracle comeback as the 76ers had against Boston after falling behind 3 games to 1. The 76ers were more competitive without Embiid in Game 2 than in Game 1. The team has tried to prevent New York fans from coming down the Turnpike and taking over this game. Will that work? Do they have a chance to get back in the series? Unlikely.
Pick: Knicks +1.5
