Published May 9, 12:53pm ET by
James Tillman - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated May 9, 12:53pm ET
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Updated May 9, 12:54pm ET
One of Sunday’s NBA Playoff matchups features the Philadelphia 76ers hosting the New York Knicks in Game 4 of this second-round series. Who has the edge in our Sixers vs Knicks pick?
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| Philadelphia 76ers | +1 (-107) |
| New York Knicks | -1 (-113) |
Philadelphia got off to a decent start before another late-game meltdown. On the heels of an 108-94 loss — their third straight defeat — the Sixers are just one loss away from being eliminated.
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Philly led by as many as 12 points and held a slim one-point advantage through three quarters. However, another pedestrian fourth-quarter effort sealed the home team's fate. The Sixers scored 18 points in the final frame in Game 2 and managed just 12 in Game 3.
Four of the five starters reached double figures. Kelly Oubre Jr. led the way with 22 points and eight rebounds. Joel Embiid added a stat line of 18-6-5, while Paul George contributed 15. George knocked down six of his first nine shots, but went 0-for-9 the rest of the way.
On the other side, the Knicks overcame a double-digit deficit. And thanks to another strong effort in the closing moments, they cruised to an easy 14-point win.
Jalen Brunson delivered another quality performance, scoring 33 points and adding nine dimes, marking his 24th postseason game with 30-plus points as a member of the Knicks. Mikal Bridges added 23 points on 8-for-14 shooting.
Can the Sixers pull off the unthinkable, or will the Knicks punch their ticket to the Eastern Conference Finals?
Here's a look at what you need to know for both teams ahead of Game 4.
The Sixers are 2-10 in the previous 12 meetings in this series, while the Knicks have won 10 of their last 12 road outings against Philadelphia. Based on the numbers, New York will win and advance.
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New York Knicks
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