The New York Knicks are moving on to the second round of the 2026 NBA playoffs. Next up: a high-stakes matchup with the Philadelphia 76ers. Game One tips off Monday, May 4, at 8 p.m. at Madison Square Garden. New York will look to set the tone on its home floor.
Series Schedule:
- Game 1: Monday, May 4 — 8:00 p.m. (NBC, Peacock) — at Madison Square Garden
- Game 2: Wednesday, May 6 — 7:00 p.m. (ESPN) — at Madison Square Garden
- Game 3: Friday, May 8 — 7:00 p.m. (Prime Video) — at Philadelphia
- Game 4: Sunday, May 10 — 3:30 p.m. (ABC) — at Philadelphia
- Game 5 (if necessary): May 12 — at Madison Square Garden
- Game 6 (if necessary): May 14 — at Philadelphia
- Game 7 (if necessary): May 17 — location TBD (network TBD)
The Philadelphia 76ers rallied from a 3–1 deficit to beat Boston behind Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey. They had a brief Game Seven scare when Maxey collided with Embiid’s leg, but the big Cameroonian played out the game.
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Embiid is listed as probable for Game 1 at Madison Square Garden with a right hip contusion. Of course, this could just be a little gamesmanship by head coach Nick Nurse. Embiid enters the series in top form (28.0 PPG, 9.0 RPG, 7.0 APG), and the New York Knicks should expect the full version of Embiid.
As for New York, Jeremy Sochan is the lone entry on the injury report, due to a hamstring.
Go Knicks!
