Knicks take 2-0 lead into game 3 against the 76ers
New York Knicks (53-29, third in the Eastern Conference) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (45-37, seventh in the Eastern Conference) Philadelphia; Friday, 7 p. m.
EDT LINE: Knicks -1. 5; over/under is 213. 5 EASTERN CONFERENCE SECOND ROUND: Knicks lead series 2-0 BOTTOM LINE: The New York Knicks visit the Philadelphia 76ers in the Eastern Conference second round with a 2-0 lead in the series.
The Knicks won the last matchup 108-102 on Wednesday, led by 26 points from Jalen Brunson. Tyrese Maxey led the 76ers with 26. The 76ers are 27-25 against Eastern Conference opponents.
Philadelphia ranks fifth in the Eastern Conference with 11. 8 offensive rebounds per game led by Andre Drummond averaging 3. 2.
The Knicks are 14-3 against the rest of their division. New York is seventh in the NBA with 45. 6 rebounds per game.