New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) dribbles against the Atlanta Hawks.

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Breaking down who has edge in Knicks-76ers matchups ahead of NBA playoffs showdown

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The Knicks and 76ers face off in the Eastern Conference Semifinals after Philadelphia’s comeback over Boston. The matchup centers on Embiid’s ability to counter Knicks interior size and Brunson’s guard play to pace New York. The Knicks’ late-season surge and depth, including interior muscle, are cited by The Post as giving them an edge in this round, while Fox News notes the series is predicted to go at least six games, highlighting key matchups like Embiid versus Towns. The Post’s predictions also emphasize the Knicks’ firepower and depth, and warn of Embiid’s injury risk as a potential factor, with the bad-blood narrative framing the tone of the series.

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New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) dribbles against the Atlanta Hawks.
New York Post
New York Post
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5/4/2026

Breaking down who has edge in Knicks-76ers matchups ahead of NBA playoffs showdown

It seemed a given for most of the season’s second half that the Knicks and Celtics would meet in the second round for the second consecutive year. But the 76ers ruined that plan with a stunning comeback after trailing 3-1 in their first-round series with Boston. Now, a rematch of 2024 looms , when the Knicks.

Jalen Brunson of the New York Knicks drives to the basket with Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers guarding him.
New York Post
New York Post
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5/4/2026

The Post’s Knicks-76ers East semifinals predictions

The Post’s experts give their Knicks-76ers predications: The Sixers lack bench depth, and Joel Embiid is an injury waiting to happen, not to mention Paul George’s historical frailty. The Knicks are coming off a dominant final three games of the first round, and that should carry over to the conference semis. Are the.

An image collage containing 3 images, Image 1 shows Josh Hart #3 of the New York Knicks defends against Kelly Oubre Jr. #9 of the Philadelphia 76ers during the first quarter, Image 2 shows New York Knicks fans gather outside Madison Square Garden to watch their teamâs game against the Atlanta Hawks during the NBA Eastern Conference first-round playoff series in New York City, United States, on April 28, 2026. , Image 3 shows Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers drives against Mitchell Robinson #23 of the New York Knicks during the first half at Xfinity Mobile Arena on January 24, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
New York Post
New York Post
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5/4/2026

The bad blood that fuels what promises to be a ferocious Knicks-Sixers duel

For fans of the Yankees and Jets, Boston is public enemy No. 1. For fans of the Mets and Giants, Philadelphia is home to the bully around the block. For fans of the Knicks, both Amtrak cities spark emotions. No matter who won the 76ers-Celtics series, the Knicks were going to face a rival — and relive a recent playoff.

76ers vs Knicks second-round series predicted to go at least six games in must-watch NBA matchup
Fox News5/4/2026

76ers vs Knicks second-round series predicted to go at least six games in must-watch NBA matchup

Chris Broussard unveils who is Under Duress this week of the NBA Playoffs, featuring LeBron James, who is in danger of blowing a 3-0 lead, Jabari Smith Jr., and Jalen Duren. After a fantastic set of series from the Eastern Conference, and even some strong ones in the Western Conference, we have finally reached the.

Jalen Brunson (L) and Joel Embiid are meeting in the 2026 Eastern Conference Semifinals.
New York Post
New York Post
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5/4/2026

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