Philadelphia 76ers vs New York Knicks Prediction: Will the home team be able to rebalance in the final game?

Philadelphia has lost two out of three games this season to New York. Will the 76ers be able to rebalance in the final game of the season series?

The team only made one trade during the trade deadline. Mathis Tybull left Philadelphia and was replaced by Jalen McDaniels from Minnesota.

The third-ranked team in the Eastern Conference faced Boston, the East leader, at TD Garden. The game was expectedly defensive and ineffective, where the Celtics were more successful in offense: 106:99. Despite the absences of Marcus Smart and Al Horford. Well, the meeting proved that the Phils wouldn't stand a chance against Boston if the playoffs were to begin now.

The Knicks, like the Phils, only made one trade at the deadline, although a very important one. From Portland, New York picked up Josh Hart, one of the best and most underrated defensive forwards in the NBA today. In the opposite direction went Cam Reddish, totally unsuitable for coach Tom Thibodeau's system of play. So the Knicks, by all appearances, will be a big winner due to this transfer.

Last time New York played in Orlando against the Magic, and managed to win. With a score of 102:98, the Knicks demonstrated their excellent defense and remained one of the top dark horses of the season.

Philadelphia definitely doesn't want to lose the season series to New York, so in the upcoming game will be additionally motivated and, most likely, will take the victory. In addition, this game should be much more productive than the previous one. The 76ers were excellent in the first quarter, but then they lost focus and didn't add much. The Sixers are unlikely to do that for a second straight game, especially considering Doc Rivers' team is in the top 10 on three-point offense this season, while the Knicks are only 27th on three-point defense.