Philadelphia 76ers – New York Knicks: final round of this rivalry before the Playoffs?
Fourth and final meeting of the season between the 76ers and Knicks. The result matters — especially if these two end up level after 82 games. We’re not there yet, but even without that scenario both clubs will be hunting a win before a well-deserved week off for the All-Star Break.
Philadelphia 76ers: stay on track 
Thirty wins in 53 games — a solid first half for Philly. The biggest plus: Joel Embiid ticking back into form. He needed a bit of time to find his footing, but he’s back among the league’s best big men. Tyrese Maxey has been electric, and rookie V.J. Edgecombe has added a useful spark, even if it’s on a smaller scale. In short: Philly can be happy with what they’ve done so far. Calling themselves contenders — or at least serious outsiders — isn’t daft.
Lately, though, Nick Nurse’s side has eased off, winning just one of their last three. Defeats to the Lakers (115-119) and Blazers (118-135), sandwiched around a win over Phoenix (109-103), show there’s still work to do before this team becomes a true heavyweight. Against the Knicks the aim is simple: lock down the tiebreaker if Philly claws back the 3.5-game gap before season’s end. A win would also keep them glued to the Raptors in fifth and out of the Play-In scramble.
INJURY REPORT : Paul George (OUT) – Joel Embiid (questionable) – Quentin Grimes (questionable) – Dominic Barlow (questionable)
New York Knicks: bounce back from the disappointment 
The Knicks are rolling. Nine wins in their last 11 is the kind of run that makes the rest of the East take notice. New York has dispatched direct rivals — Boston (111-89), Toronto (119-92) and Philly (112-109) — while also suffering a couple of whiplashes: routed by the Pistons (80-118) and stunned by the Pacers (134-137 OT). Those losses remind you this season still throws up weird nights.
This game will be a proper test. Will the Knicks head into the break brimming with confidence, or will the Embiid‑Maxey duo steamroll them as they’ve done so often this year? Either way, a win is vital to stop the Celtics from slipping away and to keep pressure on for second in the East. Jalen Brunson and Karl‑Anthony Towns will want to bounce back — nobody wants to show up at All‑Star Weekend sulking.
INJURY REPORT : Miles McBride (OUT) – O.G. Anunoby (questionable)
NBA Pick Philadelphia 76ers vs New York Knicks
Over 219.5 points
The Knicks have the 9th best offense in the league (117.3 points per game), the 76ers sit 12th (116.7). New York are on a back‑to‑back, so fatigue will factor in and the All‑Star break is on everyone’s mind. Don’t expect a defensive slog — both teams can score in bunches — so clearing the 220 mark looks like the smart, obvious play here.
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