New York Knicks vs Philadelphia 76ers Picks and Prediction for Friday May 8 2026

By: Eddie Kline Published 05/08/2026, 01:25 AM ET

Knicks Preview

In the first game of a Friday night NBA on Amazon Prime doubleheader, the New York Knicks will battle the Philadelphia 76ers from Xfinity Mobile Arena. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions. The third-seeded Knicks (2-0) have won two of their first three road games this postseason and rank second in offensive efficiency. In Game Two, New York limited Philadelphia to 12 points over the final 12 minutes to secure a 108-102 home victory.

All-Star G Jalen Brunson matched a game-high with 26 points on 9-for-21 shooting and dished out six assists. New York F OG Anunoby contributed 24 points (9-17 FG), five rebounds, and four steals. All-Star F/C Karl-Anthony Towns added 20 points (7-9 FT), ten rebounds, and seven assists for the Knicks.

76ers Preview

The Philadelphia 76ers have dropped two of their first three home playoff games and are looking to advance to the conference finals for the first time since 2001. The seventh-seeded 76ers (0-2) rank seventh in the postseason in offensive efficiency, but have scored just 200 points in the first two games of this series. During Wednesday’s road loss, Philadelphia committed 20 turnovers and shot 45 percent from the field.

All-Star G Tyrese Maxey led four Philadelphia players in double figures with 26 points (9-23 FG) and six assists. Paul George and Kelly Oubre Jr. scored 19 points each on a combined 13-for-30 shooting effort. Rookie G V.J. Edgecombe added 17 points (6-13 FG) and five boards for the 76ers, who were outscored 56-30 in the paint.

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Knicks vs 76ers Pick

New York C Mitchell Robinson (illness) and F OG Anunoby (hamstring) are listed as day-to-day. Philadelphia C Joel Embiid (ankle/hip) did not suit up on Wednesday and is also considered day-to-day. Anunoby has arguably been the most important player for the Knicks this postseason and his absence would be a major blow. Take the 76ers to win at home. Final Score Prediction, Philadelphia 76ers win 111-102.

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