Brunson and the Knicks host Philadelphia to begin second round
Philadelphia 76ers (45-37, seventh in the Eastern Conference) vs. New York Knicks (53-29, third in the Eastern Conference) New York; Monday, 8 p. m.
EDT LINE: Knicks -7. 5; over/under is 211. 5 EASTERN CONFERENCE SECOND ROUND: Knicks host first series matchup BOTTOM LINE: The New York Knicks host the Philadelphia 76ers to begin the Eastern Conference second round.
New York and Philadelphia tied the regular season series 2-2. The Knicks won the last regular season meeting 138-89 on Thursday, Feb. 12 led by 26 points from Jose Alvarado, while Tyrese Maxey scored 32 points for the 76ers.
The Knicks are 35-17 against conference opponents. New York is eighth in the Eastern Conference with 27. 4 assists per game led by Jalen Brunson averaging 6.
8. The 76ers are 9-7 against Atlantic Division teams. Philadelphia is sixth in the Eastern Conference with 16.