The New York Knicks have a prime opportunity to sweep the division-rival Philadelphia 76ers for the first time in nine seasons.
April 1: Matchup
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Following a 110-93 home win over the Portland Trail Blazers, the Knicks look to extend their win streak to three games when they welcome the 76ers into Madison Square Garden for their 75th game of the 2024-25 season.
The Knicks enter the contest with a 47-27 overall record and a 6-4 mark in their last 10.
Meanwhile, the 76ers have struggled all season. Sporting a 23-52 record and a horrendous 1-9 record in their last nine, Philly is currently amidst an eight-game losing streak.
Completing an impressive feat
As the Knicks continue to inch closer to clinching the No. 3 overall seed in the Eastern Conference, they have an opportunity to complete an impressive feat for the first time in almost a decade.
| Current East Matchups | Seeding |
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| No. 1 Seed Opponent: No. 8 Seed (from Play-In Tourney) | (1) Cleveland (61-15) Games remaining: 6 (3 Home, 3 Away) vs. +.500: 3, vs. East: 4 |
| No. 2 Seed Opponent: No. 7 Seed (from Play-In Tourney) | (2) Boston (56-20) Games remaining: 6 (4 Home, 2 Away) vs. +.500: 1, vs. East: 5 |
| No. 3 Seed Opponent: No. 6 Seed | (3) New York Knicks (48-28) Games remaining: 6 (3 Home, 3 Away) vs. +.500: 3, vs. East: 5 |
| No. 6 Seed Opponent: No. 3 Seed | (6) Milwaukee (41-34) Games remaining: 7 (3 Home, 4 Away) vs. +.500: 3, vs. East: 4 |
| No. 4 Seed Opponent: No. 5 Seed | (4) Indiana (45-31) Games remaining: 6 (4 Home, 2 Away) vs. +.500: 3, vs. East: 4 |
| No. 5 Seed Opponent: No. 4 Seed | (5) Detroit (42-33) Games remaining: 7 (4 Home, 3 Away) vs. +.500: 5, vs. East: 4 |
| No. 7 Seed (Play-In Tourney) Opponent: No. 8 Seed (Play-In Tourney) Winner becomes No. 7 Seed | (7) Orlando (37-40) Games remaining: 5 (2 Home, 3 Away) vs. +.500: 2, vs. East: 5 |
| No. 8 Seed (Play-In Tourney) Opponent: No. 10 Seed (Play-In Tourney) Winner becomes No. 7 Seed | (8) Atlanta (36-39) Games remaining: 7 (3 Home, 4 Away) vs. +.500: 1, vs. East: 5 |
| No. 9 Seed (Play-In Tourney) Opponent: No. 10 Seed (Play-In Tourney) Winner plays Loser of 8/9 to determine No. 8 Seed | (9) Miami (35-41) Games remaining: 6 (4 Home, 2 Away) vs. +.500: 2, vs. East: 4 |
| No. 10 Seed (Play-In Tourney) Opponent: No. 9 Seed (Play-In Tourney) Winner plays Loser of 8/9 to determine No. 8 Seed | (10) Chicago (34-42) Games remaining: 6 (3 Home, 3 Away) vs. +.500: 1, vs. East: 5 |
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| No. 11: Lottery Team | (11) Toronto (28-48) Games remaining: 6 (3 Home, 3 Away) vs. +.500: 1, vs. East: 3 |
| No. 12: Lottery Team | (12) Brooklyn (25-51) Games remaining: 6 (5 Home, 1 Away) vs. +.500: 3, vs. East: 3 |
| No. 13: Lottery Team | (13) Philadelphia (23-53) Games remaining: 6 (4 Home, 2 Away) vs. +.500: 2, vs. East: 5 |
| No. 14: Lottery Team | (14) Charlotte (19-57) Games remaining: 6 (3 Home, 3 Away) vs. +.500: 3, vs. East: 4 |
| No. 15: Lottery Team | (15) Washington (17-59) Games remaining: 6 (2 Home, 4 Away) vs. +.500: 2, vs. East: 6 |
A win tonight over the 76ers would secure a series sweep for the Knickerbockers, something the organization has not completed since the 2015-16 season.
The Knicks have been dominant at home this season with a 25-12 record, while Philly has struggled mightily on the road with an 11-27 record.
Injury Report
- Jared McCain (OUT: Left Knee)
- Eric Gordon (OUT: Wrist)
- Paul George (OUT: Knee)
- Andre Drummond (OUT: Toe)
- Kyle Lowry (QUESTIONABLE: Hip)
- Tyrese Maxey (OUT: Finger)
- Kelly Oubre Jr. (OUT: Knee)
- Guerschon Yabusele (QUESTIONABLE: Knee)
The 76ers have been riddled with injuries throughout the 2024-2025 season, and they will be without many of their role-players and stars tonight.
- Ariel Hukporti (OUT: Knee)
- Jalen Brunson (OUT: Ankle)
- Miles McBride (OUT: Groin)
- Cameron Payne (OUT: Ankle)
- Karl-Anthony Towns (QUESTIONABLE: Knee)
Once again, the Knicks will be without their top three point guards: Brunson, McBride, and Payne. Towns is the latest to hit the Knicks’ injury report, and it’s a late addition.
Odds
The Knicks enter Tuesday night’s game as strong home favorites.
- Knicks spread: -13 (-112)
- Knicks moneyline: -1000
- 76ers moneyline: +650
- Game Over/Under: 223.5
How to watch
The New York Knicks vs. Philadelphia 76ers April 1 clash can be streamed through the Gotham Sports App, Fubo, and Sling TV, while the local networks set to broadcast the game include MSG Networks (New York) and NBC Sports Philadelphia (Pennsylvania).
Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET.
