76ers, Knicks Meet for Game 2 Following Physical Opener
76ers Look to Even Series, Knicks Aim to Take Control
Apr 22 2024 at 713 PM PDT 7 min read
After a heated and physical Game 1, the Philadelphia 76ers and New York Knicks are set to square off again in Game 2 of their first-round playoff series on Monday night.
The 76ers, who dropped Game 1 at home, will be looking to even the series when they visit Madison Square Garden. Meanwhile, the Knicks, who stole home-court advantage, will be aiming to take a commanding 2-0 lead.
Game 1 was a physical affair, with both teams trading blows throughout the contest. The Knicks ultimately prevailed, 104-101, thanks to a late-game 3-pointer from Donte DiVincenzo.
The 76ers will need to find a way to contain DiVincenzo, who was a major factor in Game 1. They will also need to get more from their star players, Joel Embiid and James Harden, who were both held in check in the opener.
The Knicks, meanwhile, will need to continue to play with the same intensity and physicality that they displayed in Game 1. They will also need to take care of the ball, as they committed 17 turnovers in the opener.
Game 2 is sure to be another hard-fought battle between two evenly matched teams. The 76ers will be desperate to even the series, while the Knicks will be looking to take a stranglehold on the matchup.
Tip-off for Game 2 is scheduled for 8:08 p.m. ET on Monday night.
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