The New York Knicks defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 137-98 in Game 1 of the NBA playoffs. The Knicks aim to continue their dominant performance in Game 2 at Madison Square Garden.
Key points
Knicks won Game 1 by 39 points
Jalen Brunson scored 35 points in Game 1
Knicks shot 63% from the field in Game 1
76ers turned the ball over 19 times in Game 1
Game 2 will take place at Madison Square Garden
New York KnicksPhiladelphia 76ersJalen BrunsonBoston Celtics
Philadelphia played a Game 7 in Boston on Saturday, then had a day off before playing Game 1 in New York on Monday. It's not a shocker that the 76ers got blown out, but they will need a full 60-minute effort in Game 2 to avoid going back to Philadelphia in the hole. The 76ers shot 41% from the field in Game 1, turned the ball over 19 times, and lost the rebounding battle (38-29). Nobody reached 20 points for the 76ers, but the good news is they shot 34 free throws to the Knicks' 17 and no starter played more than 28 minutes for Philadelphia.
New York is the hottest team in the Eastern Conference Playoffs, unless you are a Detroit Pistons fan. However, the Knicks four consecutive wins of 33.7 points per game has been dominant. The Knicks shot 63% from the field and 51% from three in Game 1. Four of the Knicks starters scored 18 or more points and combined to shoot 70.2% from the field (33/47) and 61.1% from three (11/18). They'll look to continue that hot shooting in Game 2 at Madison Square Garden before heading to Philadelphia for Games 3 and 4.
Lets take a closer look at tonight’s matchup and take into consideration lineups, injuries, and other factors affecting the line and total.
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Q&A
What were the final scores of the Knicks vs 76ers Game 1?
The Knicks won Game 1 against the 76ers with a score of 137-98.
How did the Knicks perform in Game 1 of the playoffs?
The Knicks shot 63% from the field and had four starters score 18 or more points in Game 1.
What do the 76ers need to improve for Game 2?
The 76ers need to reduce turnovers and improve their shooting percentage to avoid falling behind in the series.
Where will Game 2 of the Knicks vs 76ers playoff series be held?
Game 2 will be held at Madison Square Garden in New York.
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Game Details and How to Watch Live: 76ers vs. Knicks
Date: Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Time: 7:10 PM EST
Site: Madison Square Garden
City: New York, NY
Network/Streaming: ESPN
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Game Odds: 76ers vs. Knicks
The latest odds as of Wednesday courtesy ofDraftKings:
Moneyline: Philadelphia 76ers (+220), New York Knicks (-270)
Spread: Knicks -6.5
Total: 215.5 points
This game opened Knicks -7.5 with the Total set at 216.5.
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Joel Embiid (ankle) is listed as PROBABLE for Game 2
Important stats, trends and insights: 76ers vs. Knicks
New York is 49-41 ATS and 48-42 to the Under this season
New York is 30-14 ATS at home, ranking first
New York is 23-21 to the Under at home
Philadelphia is 27-19 ATS as the road team
Philadelphia is 14-14 ATS and 11-17 on the ML as a road underdog
Philadelphia is 49-42 ATS
Philadelphia is 48-43 to the Under and 24-21 to the Under as the road team
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