The bright lights of Madison Square Garden will shine again Monday night as the New York Knicks host the Philadelphia 76ers in a pivotal Game 2 of their Eastern Conference Playoff series. Leading the series 1-0 courtesy of a thrilling 111-104 victory in Game 1, the Knicks hold home-court advantage and aim to double down on their lead. New York is the clear favorite with the bookmakers, but this first-round matchup is shaping up to be a tightly contested series. The Knicks, fueled by their home crowd and newfound offensive spark from the bench, aim to extend their lead. The 76ers, though not sure if Joel Embiid will play a part, are desperate to bounce back and even the series. Expect another night of playoff drama, and maybe upsets, as both teams go at each other again.
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Basketball: 2024 NBA Playoffs Game 2
Where to Watch: ESPN
Venue: Madison Square Garden, NY
Date: 23.04.2024 02:30
New York Knicks
The Knicks got a huge performance from their bench in their victory over the 76ers. Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart scored 22 points each, but Deuce McBride led the way for the Knicks with 21 points. McBride's big second quarter, where he outscored the 76ers by himself 13-0, was a key in the Knicks taking a lead they wouldn't relinquish. The Knicks also got notable contributions from Bojan Bogdanovic (13 points) and Mitchell Robinson (8 points, 12 rebounds) off the bench.
They protected the home court. We have to go, watch the film, understand what we need to do and get better at it, and go from there.
Philadelphia 76ers
Despite a spirited fightback in the game's latter stages, the Philadelphia 76ers succumbed to the newfound firepower of the Knicks bench, led by Deuce McBride. Joel Embiid's 29 points led the 76ers, but he left the game in the second quarter with a knee injury. The Sixers could rally back in the third quarter and even take the lead when Embiid returned, but the Knicks outscored them in the fourth quarter to secure the win. Tyrese Maxey was the leading scorer for the 76ers with 33 points.
Betting Odds
The Philadelphia 76ers are 2.55 underdogs on Betway. Over 210.5 is priced at 2.15 odds on 1XBET, with the under available at 1.667. The New York Knicks are priced at 1.90 for the spread (-5.0) on Bet365, which lists the Sixers for 2.55 odds on the money line to win the first half. Read more here.
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