SportsLine's model reveals its New York Knicks vs. Philadelphia 76ers Game 2 picks with Joel Embiid (hip/ankle) out

PHILADELPHIA — “Let’s go Knicks,” they roared early as the 3-pointers fell like an avalanche. “Deuce,” they bellowed after every one of Miles McBride’s seven 3-pointers. See Also New York Knicks Knicks’ Game 4 report card: Playoff Mikal Bridges is back “Knicks in four,

Joel Embiid will miss Game 2 of the Philadelphia 76ers’ second-round series against the New York Knicks with a sprained right ankle and a sore right hip.

It's win or go home in Boston Saturday night

A playoff series can always change on a dime. It definitely matters to set the tone early in a series, but at the end of the day, momentum is a real factor in the NBA playoffs, and the Philadelphia 76ers have that over the Boston Celtics right now.

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The first of a pair of second round Game 2s in the NBA Playoffs on Wednesday, May 6 sees the New York Knicks hosting the Philadelphia 76ers at Madison Square Garden in New York.

The Philadelphia 76ers will look to even their playoff series against the New York Knicks on Wednesday without one of their biggest stars. Center Joel Embiid has been ruled out for Game 2 due to ankle and hip injuries, as first reported by ESPN’s Shams Charania.

The Celtics and 76ers conclude their playoff series in Game 7 on May 2. Here’s the start time, where to watch on TV and an updated bracket.