Knicks vs 76ers Picks and Prediction – 5/3/2024

Knicks vs 76ers Prediction

The most riveting NBA Playoff series will continue on Thursday night, when the New York Knicks battle the Philadelphia 76ers from the Wells Fargo Center. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions. The second-seeded Knicks (3-2) are leading the postseason in rebounding rate and are looking to reach the Eastern Conference Semifinals for the second straight year. In Game Five, New York failed to close out their first playoff series victory at home for the first time since 1999 during a 112-106 overtime loss. 

All-Star G Jalen Brunson led New York with 40 points (15-32 FG) and six assists. Josh Hart scored 18 points on 7-for-17 shooting and grabbed nine rebounds. OG Anunoby added 17 points and six rebounds for the Knicks. 

The Philadelphia 76ers are terribly underseeded due to the games missed by MVP Joel Embiid (knee) during the regular season. On Tuesday, Philadelphia erased a six-point deficit in the final 28.9 seconds to force overtime. The seventh-seeded 76ers (2-3) connected on 15-for-39 from the three-point line and shot 46 percent overall.

All-Star G Tyrese Maxey rallied Philadelphia with seven points during the final 28.9 seconds. Maxey finished with 46 points and nine assists. Joel Embiid and Tobias Harris added 19 points apiece for the 76ers on a combined 14-for-30 from the floor.