Brunson and the Knicks host Philadelphia with 1-0 series lead
Philadelphia 76ers (45-37, seventh in the Eastern Conference) vs. New York Knicks (53-29, third in the Eastern Conference) New York; Wednesday, 7 p. m.
EDT LINE: Knicks -6. 5; over/under is 215 EASTERN CONFERENCE SECOND ROUND: Knicks lead series 1-0 BOTTOM LINE: The New York Knicks host the Philadelphia 76ers in the Eastern Conference second round with a 1-0 lead in the series. The Knicks won the last meeting 137-98 on Tuesday, led by 35 points from Jalen Brunson.
Paul George led the 76ers with 17. The Knicks are 14-3 against opponents in the Atlantic Division. New York averages 116.
5 points and has outscored opponents by 6. 4 points per game. The 76ers are 9-7 in division matchups.
Philadelphia ranks eighth in the Eastern Conference scoring 50. 1 points per game in the paint led by Tyrese Maxey averaging 14. 0.