Two longtime rivals will meet in the second round of the NBA playoffs 2026 as the New York Knicks face the Philadelphia 76ers, with Game 1 on Monday. New York (53-29) knocked off Atlanta in six games to reach the East semifinals for the fourth straight year. Philadelphia (45-37) rallied from a 3-1 hole to upend Boston to give the Sixers their first postseason series win since 2023. This is the 11th playoff matchup between the two franchises, with the 76ers holding the 6-4 edge.
Tipoff is at 8 p.m. ET from Madison Square Garden in New York City. New York is a 7.5-point favorite in the latest 76ers vs. Knicks odds from FanDuel Sportsbook, while the over/under for total points scored is 213.5.
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