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The Knicks will face the 76ers in the Eastern Conference Semifinals of the 2026 NBA Playoffs after the 76ers made a historic comeback in the first round. Key players include Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and Paul George.

Knicks vs. 76ers schedule: Dates, times, TV channels, scores for 2026 NBA Playoffs series originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
After the Philadelphia 76ers overcame a 3-1 series deficit in the opening round, they will meet up with the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
This matchup proved to be quite the rivalry during the 2024 first round, in which tensions frequently flared between the two teams. The Knicks outlasted the Sixers by winning 4-2 in series that had many memorable moments.
In their first round, the Sixers became just the 14th team in NBA playoff history to come back after trailing a series 3-1. Once Joel Embiid came back from post-appendectomy surgery, the team showed that they could compete with one of the Eastern Conference's best teams. Now, Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, Paul George, and VJ Edgecombe have a chance to beat both the No. 2 and No. 3 seeds in the East to get to their first Conference Finals since 2001.
The specific dates and times for the Knicks vs. 76ers playoff series have not been detailed yet.
The TV channels for the Knicks vs. 76ers playoff games have not been specified in the current information.
The 76ers became the 14th team in NBA history to overcome a 3-1 series deficit, showcasing resilience after Joel Embiid's return from surgery.
Key players include Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, Paul George, and VJ Edgecombe, all crucial for the 76ers' playoff success.
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For the Knicks, they are looking to reach their second-straight Conference Finals. After winning Game 1 against the Atlanta Hawks in the first round, New York lost a painful two games in a row, both by a single point. After those losses, the Knicks outscored the Hawks by 96 points in the remaining three games, including a 51-point series-clinching win on the road.
During the regular season, the two teams split their season series two games apiece. New York has won the most recent couple of games.
Here's what you need to know to watch New York vs. Philadelphia, including broadcast information and start times.
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | Watch |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 4 | Game 1 at New York | 8 p.m. | NBC, Peacock/DIRECTV |
| May 6 | Game 2 at New York | 7 p.m. | ESPN, ESPN app/DIRECTV |
| May 8 | Game 3 at Philadelphia | 7 p.m. | Prime Video |
| May 10 | Game 4 at Philadelphia | 3:30 p.m. | ABC, ESPN app/DIRECTV |
| May 12 | Game 5* at New York | TBA | TBA |
| May 14 | Game 6* at Philadelphia | TBA | TBA |
| May 17 | Game 7* at New York | TBA | TBA |
* If necessary
The Knicks vs. 76ers series will air across multiple platforms thanks to the NBA's expanded broadcast deal, which will see games split among the ESPN networks, NBC and Peacock, and Prime Video.
Games on ABC, ESPN networks and NBC can be streamed live on DIRECTV, which offers a free trial to new users.
Fans can also turn to the streaming homes for each broadcast partner — Prime Video, Peacock or the ESPN app — for games on those platforms.
Click here for the updated 2026 NBA Playoffs bracket from The Sporting News.
Here are the key dates to know for the NBA Playoffs and offseason.
| Event | Dates |
|---|---|
| Play-In Tournament | April 14-17 |
| First round begins | April 18 |
| Conference semifinals begin | May 4* |
| NBA Draft Lottery | May 10 |
| Eastern Conference finals begin | May 19* |
| Western Conference finals begin | May 20* |
| NBA Finals begin | June 3 |
| NBA Finals Game 7 (if necessary) | June 19 |
| NBA Draft | June 23-24 |
* Can move up depending on earlier series