NBA: New York Knicks vs Philadelphia 76ers Prediction & Match Preview
On Monday, the New York Knicks and the Philadelphia 76ers will face off for the second game in the 2021-22 NBA season at Wells Fargo Center.
In the rematch, the Knicks were winners by a score of 112-99. Since then, the Sixers have improved significantly and will be anxious to avenge that defeat. New York has a 6-4 record this season, while Philadelphia is 8-2.
Match Details
Fixture – New York Knicks vs Philadelphia 76ers | 2021-22 NBA Season.
Date & Time – Monday, November 8, 2021; 7:00 PM ET (Tuesday, November 9, 2021; 5:30 AM IST)
Venue – Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, PA.
New York Knicks Preview
The New York Knicks have just suffered a 109-126 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. In the second half of the game, the Knicks were unable to stay up with their opponents. During that time, they were outscored by 21 points.
Julius Randle led the squad with 19 points, while Derrick Rose (17 points) started in place of Kemba Walker (rest). New York’s defence faltered once again, failing to make key stops at critical moments in the game. Their dependence on offence caused them to lose their third game in a row.
Despite their recent struggles, the New York Knicks still have one of the league’s top rosters. They have a good chance of going 2-0 against the Sixers if they put together a strong defensive performance.
2nd half is underway. Let's get it. pic.twitter.com/y3ELAXtMLk
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) November 8, 2021
New York Knicks Predicted Lineup
G – Kemba Walker, G – Evan Fournier, F – RJ Barrett, F – Julius Randle, C – Mitchell Robinson
Philadelphia 76ers Preview
The Philadelphia 76ers come into this game riding a six-game winning streak. Despite the absence of key starters Tobias Harris and Danny Green, they defeated the Chicago Bulls 114-105 in their last game.
During the game, Joel Embiid led the way with 30 points and 15 rebounds, while Furkan Kormaz came off the bench to score 25 points. Philadelphia as a team shot a remarkable 53.1 per cent from the field. They acquired an advantage thanks to their bench production, which resulted in 40 points compared to Chicago’s 27.
Philadelphia 76ers Predicted Lineup
G – Tyrese Maxey, G – Seth Curry, F – Paul Reed, F – Furkan Korkmaz, C – Joel Embiid.
Knicks vs 76ers Match Prediction
In comparison to the New York Knicks, the Philadelphia 76ers have been in excellent shape. However, Matisse Thybulle’s presence on the injury list owing to Covid-19 rules has exacerbated the Sixers’ injury issues. This could cause them to struggle against New York, which boast one of the league’s greatest offensive units this season. These factors favour the Knicks, making them the odds-on favourites to win the game.