Philadelphia 76ers vs New York Knicks, NBA 2025-26 Season, Today Match Prediction

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Philadelphia 76ers

The Philadelphia 76ers dropped a bomb in the first round after overcoming a 3-1 deficit. But, they couldn’t hold the nerves in the conference semifinals against the Knicks. They knocked out the Celtics with a comeback of the season. They are back to the home arena to script another comeback. They will play two back-to-back games at home arena to tie the series. Philadelphia won just one out of three games in the playoffs this season. 

The 76ers, who featured in the Play-In Tournament, are ready to bounce back in the semifinals. They posted a 45-37 record. The Sixers averaged 115.9 points per game and allowed 116.1 points per game in the regular season. They had a chance to settle the score 1-1 but a 12-3 closing run from New York handed them a loss. Tyrese Maxey again led the scoring with 26 points in the last game. Paul George and Oubre went for 19 points each. They shot 45% from the floor and 38% from the three-point line. 

If we pick out the offensive threat on this side, Tyrese Maxey is the right name. The 25-year-old star averaged 28.3 points in the regular season. We back him to score 15 or more points in this game. Philadelphia lost their last six semifinal series in the NBA playoffs. The Sixers last won a conference semifinal series in 2003. The pressure is mounting on them. 

New York Knicks

The New York Knicks found early momentum in the conference semifinals with two straight home wins. They outclassed the Sixers 108-102 in Game 2 to take a crucial lead. NY Knicks will now travel to Philadelphia for the upcoming two-game set which will decide the fate of this series. The Eastern heavyweights would eye to make it 3-0. They outscored the 76ers 19-12 in the final quarter. New York dropped just one road game in the playoffs this year. They are favourites to book their place in the conference finals. 

New York came from 1-2 to take the first-round series against the Hawks. Before heading to MSG, the Knicks would look to get 3-1 or 4-0. The Knicks averaged 116.5 points per game and allowed 110.1 points per game in the regular season. They ranked fourth in three-point shooting (37.3%). New York made it into the Eastern Conference finals last year where they lost to the Indiana Pacers. They are now on the verge of conference finals again. 

Jalen Brunson led all the scorers with 26 points and OG Anunoby dropped 24 points. Karl Anthony-Towns went for 20 points and 10 rebounds. Brunson could also be our offensive threat in this game. He averaged 27.4 points in the playoffs this season. We back him to score 20 or more points in the road fixture. The Knicks are 8-2 against the 76ers in the last ten games. 

Philadelphia 76ers vs New York Knicks Starting Lineups

Philadelphia 76ers vs New York Knicks Match Prediction & Analysis

The Philadelphia 76ers will play hosts to the New York Knicks in Game 3 of the NBA Playoffs Eastern Conference semifinals 2025/26. The Sixers head into this contest on the back of two straight defeats, while the Knicks, currently on a 2-0 advantage in the series, look to extend the lead. 

Head-to-Head Record (Last 5 Matches): The Knicks won four of the last five games against the Knicks. The Knicks are scoring 122.8 points and allowing 105.6 points per game. The average total match points in the last five matches between the 76ers and Knicks is 228.4.

Philadelphia 76ers vs New York Knicks Player Stats

PHILADELPHIA 76ERS vs NEW YORK KNICKS
Winning Prediction

The Knicks enter this contest as the favourites to win this match, considering their offensive strength and tactical lineup. We are backing New York to defeat Philadelphia and take a 3-0 lead. We also back both teams to score a total of 220 points with the Knicks reaching 115 points. 

New York Knicks to Win and cover the spread (-10.5).

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