Philadelphia 76ers vs New York Knicks Picks and Prediction for Monday May 4 2026

By: Eddie Kline Published 05/04/2026, 12:55 AM ET

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The Eastern Conference Semifinals will tip-off on Monday night with a battle between the Philadelphia 76ers and the New York Knicks from Madison Square Garden. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions. The seventh-seeded 76ers erased a 3-1 deficit in the first round and are looking to advance to the conference finals for the first time since 2001. On Saturday, Philadelphia raced out to a 13-point lead after one quarter and shot 48 percent from the field during a 109-100 road victory against Boston.

Philadelphia C Joel Embiid tallied a game-high 34 points (12-26 FG), 12 rebounds, and six assists. All-Star G Tyrese Maxey contributed 30 points (11-18 FG), 11 rebounds, and seven assists. Rookie G V.J. Edgecombe added 23 points (8-17 FG) and six boards for the 76ers.

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The New York Knicks won 30 of 40 home games during the regular season and are in search of their first NBA title since 1973. The third-seeded Knicks ranked second in the league in offensive efficiency and averaged 116.5 points per contest for first year head coach Mike Brown. Last time out, New York set an NBA playoff record with a 47-point halftime lead during a 140-89 road triumph against Atlanta.

New York F OG Anunoby led all scorers with 29 points on 11-for-14 shooting and grabbed seven rebounds. Mikal Bridges chipped in 24 points (10-12 FG) and five boards. All-Star G Jalen Brunson added 17 points and eight assists for the Knicks, who shot a scorching 59 percent from the field.

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76ers vs Knicks Pick

Philadelphia C Joel Embiid (right hip contusion) was limping in Saturday’s victory and is listed as probable for this game. Through the first round of the playoffs, the Knicks are the second rated team in offensive efficiency and are third in defensive efficiency. Take New York to win and cover the series opener at home. Final Score Prediction, New York Knicks win 114-99.

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