The Philadelphia 76ers are set to face the New York Knicks without their key player, Joel Embiid, as they attempt to make progress in their playoff series. Embiid is sidelined due to injuries to his hip and ankle. This comes after a challenging Game 1, where he managed only 14 points on 3-of-11 shooting.
In that opening game, the Knicks dominated, securing a 137-98 victory. Jalen Brunson led the charge with an impressive 35 points, supported by notable contributions from OG Anunoby, Karl-Anthony Towns, and Mikal Bridges.
Looking ahead, the next game in the series is planned for Friday night in Philadelphia.
76ers vs. Knicks start time:
The tip-off for Game 1 between the 76ers and the Knicks is set for tonight, May 6th, at 7:00 PM ET.
How to watch 76ers vs. Knicks for free:
If cable isn’t an option for you, consider checking out a live TV streaming service. DIRECTV currently offers a 5-day free trial that includes ESPN, along with many other channels necessary for watching the rest of the NBA postseason. After the trial, subscriptions start at around $49.99 per month.
If a full commitment feels too soon, there’s also a Sling orange One day pass available for $4.99, providing 24-hour access to Sling TV Orange, which includes ESPN. They also have options for weekend and week-long passes.
Knicks vs. 76ers 2nd round playoff schedule
- Game 1: Knicks 137 76ers 98
- Game 2: Wednesday, May 6 (7 p.m. ET, ESPN)
- Game 3: Friday, May 8 (7 p.m. ET, Prime Video)
- Game 4: Sunday, May 10 (3:30 p.m. ET, ABC)
- Game 5: Tuesday, May 12th*
- Game 6: Thursday, May 14th*
- Game 7: Sunday, May 17*
* as needed
