NBA: Philadelphia 76ers vs New York Knicks Prediction And Match Preview

On Tuesday, the Philadelphia 76ers face the New York Knicks at the iconic Madison State Garden in New York City, resuming their early road trip. Following a win over the Oklahoma City Thunder, the 76ers will face a more talented club that presently leads the NBA in both made and attempted three-point field goals (18). (49).

In the 2021-22 season, the Knicks were off to a quick 2-0 start. However, against the Orlando Magic, they stumbled all over themselves with errors and lost a close game. Julius Randle, Derrick Rose, and the rest of the club are expected to bounce back against a difficult Philadelphia 76ers team that is still without Ben Simmons.

Match Details

Fixture: Philadelphia 76ers vs New York Knicks

Date and Time: Tuesday, October 26th, 2021; 7:30 PM ET ( Wednesday, October 27th; 5:00 AM IST)

Venue: Madison Square Garden, New York, NY

Philadelphia 76ers Preview

Tyrese Maxey has taken advantage of his opportunities now that Ben Simmons is out indefinitely for the Philadelphia 76ers. His playing time, field goal attempts/makes, and points per game have all increased significantly. Despite the increased usage and volume of his shots, the sophomore guard must improve his shooting efficiency.

Maxey is shooting 43.2 per cent from the field this season, compared to 55.7 per cent for Ben Simmons last season. The de facto point guard for the Philadelphia 76ers will have to improve his field goal percentages or defences will make it more difficult for Joel Embiid and Tobias Harris.

The frontcourt of the Philadelphia 76ers could be exposed. Only Andre Drummond, except Joel Embiid, can properly handle the centre position. Drummond missed the last game due to an ankle sprain, while Embiid has been dealing with knee pain.

The New York Knicks' bruising frontcourt of Julius Randle, Mitchell Robinson, Obi Toppin, and Taj Gibson will make it a tough night for the Philadelphia 76ers if one or all of them are limited or miss time.

Philadelphia 76ers Predicted Lineup

G - Tyrese Maxey | G - Seth Curry | F - Danny Green | F - Tobias Harris | C - Joel Embiid

New York Knicks Preview

In their last three games, including that loss to the Orlando Magic, the New York Knicks have been dominant. The Knicks led throughout the game until new Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley's young team turned things around in the fourth quarter.

The New York Knicks are a far better squad than the one that only won one game against the Atlanta Hawks in the playoffs last year. With the additions of Kemba Walker and Evan Fournier, they suddenly have more shooters. This season, RJ Barrett has progressed, even more, making New York's perimeter game a legitimate threat.

Tom Thibodeau, on the other hand, designed the New York Knicks offence around Julius Randle's massive shoulders. He's been virtually unguardable the past three games and should be at his best against the 76ers.

The return of Mitchell Robinson and the growth of Obi Toppin has made the New York Knicks' frontline one of the league's deepest and best. When Taj Gibson is added to the mix, the NBA will have a talented, athletic, and punishing frontline that will cause problems this season.

New York Knicks Predicted Lineup

G - Kemba Walker | G - Evan Fournier | F - RJ Barrett | F - Julius Randle | C - Mitchell Robinson

76ers vs Knicks Match Prediction

The New York Knicks will be keen to avenge their home-court loss to the Orlando Magic. They'll attack quickly and aggressively. The loud atmosphere at Madison Square Garden will only serve to motivate them.

Last season, the Philadelphia 76ers had the best record in the Eastern Conference. The Knicks are excited to put their skills to the test against Joel Embiid and the rest of the team.

The 76ers are about to go on another road trip and are already dealing with minor injuries. Despite Ben Simmons' much-maligned play, the club clearly misses his presence. To win, they'll need a lot more from the rest of the team in terms of production and effort.

The New York Knicks' homestand, as well as their deeper and stronger squad, should help them beat the 76ers.