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Wednesday, May 6, 2026
What channel is Knicks vs. 76ers on today? Time, TV schedule, live stream to watch Game 2 of NBA Playoffs series

Here’s everything you need to know to watch Game 2 of the Knicks vs. 76ers series, including the start time, TV channel and live stream information.

Ranking the most devoted Knicks fans, from Spike Lee and other diehards to 50 Cent

The Knicks have seemingly countless celebrity fans, but some are more committed than others.

Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Mike Brown not getting caught up in James Dolan’s Knicks NBA Finals mandate: ‘I’m coaching to win’

Pressure? Mike Brown scoffed at the notion. 

76ers unfazed after taking ugly Game 1 loss to Knicks: ‘We’ll be ready’

Two years ago, the Knicks outscored the 76ers by just one point (650-649) throughout their thrilling six-game first-round series.

Knicks’ Jalen Brunson using ‘big head’ to his advantage: 76ers’ Kelly Oubre Jr.
The ‘huge’ test Mikal Bridges, Miles McBride passed for Knicks in Game 1 that could be series boon

It was one of the biggest questions ahead of the series. 

Go ahead and ride this wave with the Knicks as long as you can

Sometimes, in real time, you see a team that gets on such a roll that what happens thereafter almost seems inevitable. But it can vanish on you, too.

The under-the-radar fix Mike Brown knowns Knicks need to make against 76ers

The discrepancy was startling. 

James Dolan spins Sphere earnings call into playful Shai Gilgeous-Alexander jab

Knicks owner James Dolan was having some fun during a Sphere Entertainment earnings call Tuesday when he cracked a joke that alluded to a star of another team.

Knicks determined not to follow up blowout win with a Game 2 letdown

After a 39-point win over the Philadelphia 76ers, the Knicks aren’t interested in allowing a dominant performance to lull them into a false sense of security and follow it up with a letdown loss...

Knicks unlock new level of Jalen Brunson's greatness with subtle shift

The New York Knicks have found a way to make the game easier for Jalen Brunson. Opposing teams are in shambles.

Defiant NYers to take Philly by storm despite Sixers’ attempt to keep Knicks fans out

New Yorkers are planning to storm Philadelphia for this weekend's NBA playoff games between the Knicks and 76ers -- despite the City of Brotherly Love's efforts to try to block an orange-and-blue...

The rare NBA quality that’s spurring these Knicks’ success

The Knicks are hot at the right time, but what we’re witnessing is more than timely confidence.

Knicks Notes: Offensive Explosion, Bridges, Anunoby, Game 2, Jones

The Knicks are firing on all cylinders. New York made 53 of its 84 shots en route to Monday’s 137-98 blowout win over the Sixers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. “It’s a lot of fun...

Mike Brown embraces Knicks' NBA Finals-or-bust mandate: 'That's what I expect'

Knicks head coach Mike Brown acknowledges the noise of the NBA Finals-or-bust 'mandate' around the organization: "That’s what I expect, that’s what I want to do."

The Knicks just proved their entitlement problems are behind them

The Knicks' best play this season seems to only come after they're backed into a corner. They flipped the script in their rout of the 76ers in Game 1.

Knicks waste no time exploiting 76ers' huge Joel Embiid weakness the Celtics ignored

The Knicks weren't afraid to put Joel Embiid in action in Game 1 against the 76ers, which led to one of his worst career performances as a defender.

76ers' Kelly Oubre Jr. claims Jalen Brunson's 'big head' makes Knicks star so hard to guard

Kelly Oubre Jr. highlighted a unique part of Jalen Brunson's game on Tuesday afternoon -- his hulking head.

Atlantic Notes: Embiid, Nurse, Ingram, Quickley, Celtics

Sixers center Joel Embiid, who underwent an emergency appendectomy less than a month ago, grimaced after taking a shot to his midsection from Knicks forward Mikal Bridges during Monday’s Game 1...

Knicks riding streak of big wins entering Game 2 vs. 76ers

It does not take much for championship-starved Big Apple basketball fans to daydream about what an NBA title run by the New York Knicks might look lik

Bontemps/Windhorst’s Latest: Celtics, Harden, Towns, Duren

Celtics big man Neemias Queta enjoyed a breakout year in an increased role in 2025/26, making 75 starts in the middle and averaging new career highs in points (10.2), rebounds (8.4), assists...

Joel Embiid just sent hazardous warning to Knicks following Game 1 beatdown

The New York Knicks should be on high alert heading into Wednesday's Game 2 against the 76ers following Joel Embiid's latest remarks.

Knicks are eerily close to learning painful Celtics lesson after Game 1 win

The New York Knicks must avoid depending on the three-ball like the Boston Celtics did.

Knicks, Karl-Anthony Towns have a $120 million reason to consider a trade

KAT and the Knicks will have to figure this out.

Knicks inching closer to ultimate vindication for Mikal Bridges blockbuster

The recent play, coupled with the track-record of Mikal Bridges actually has the New York Knicks verging on ultimate vindication for striking on the 2025 trade.

Knicks' powerful hidden edge has quickly turned into a threat for everyone else

The New York Knicks are on a hot playoff streak, but they're not letting that distract their focus.

Knicks 137, 76ers 98: “Really surreal”

Getting it right starts with getting it wrong. It’s true in math, mental health and Madison Square Garden, where last night the New York Knicks took a 1-0 series lead over Philadelphia with a...

Nick Nurse gives insightful perspective on the huge Game 1 loss against Knicks
Knicks Bulletin: ‘When we do that, we’re playing our best basketball’

New York so good they can win games in two quarters and change. Philly so bad they can’t even beat the Knicks’ bench mob in a garbage-time war. Here’s the latest after Game 1. Mike Brown On the...

OG Anunoby receives high praise from star teammate after the huge win in Game 1

He has been in another world lately.

Knicks vs. 76ers player grades: Brunson dominates as Knicks rout Philly in Game 1

The New York Knicks crushed the Philadelphia 76ers 137-98 in Game One of the Eastern Conference semifinals. Building a big lead early, they led by 23 at halftime and then cruised, with all...

NBA playoffs intel: Scouting Round 2, free agency ...

After a wild first round, here's what league insiders are talking about as the NBA's conference semifinals begin.

Knicks vs. 76ers: 3 keys for New York in Game 2 of Eastern Conference Semifinals

Here are three keys for the Knicks against the 76ers in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.

Josh Hart torments 76ers in his unique way as Knicks cruise in Game 1

But as usual, he did just about everything else.

Knicks-76ers Notes: Mikal Bridges' emergence; has New York's offense unlocked something?

A few notes following the Knicks' Game 1 win over the 76ers in the Eastern Conference Semifinals.

Knicks' Jalen Brunson burns 76ers in record rout; Tigers' Tarik Skubal needs surgery; a Giannis-Jaylen swap?

Plus, Anthony Edwards returns in surprise as Wolves overcome Victor Wembanyama's 12 blocks

JR Smith knocked down in scary scene with rowdy Knicks fans outside MSG
There is one Knicks concern emerging from Game 1 rout of 76ers

It didn’t end up mattering in a blowout, but it’s something worth monitoring going forward.

The Knicks have become a juggernaut

If this version, the one that trounced the Sixers at MSG, sticks around, watch out.

Knicks Morning News (2026.05.05)

News & Blogs Jalen Brunson, Knicks strike first (and often) against 76ers: Game 1 takeaways – The New York Times Playoff Game Thread: Knicks vs 76ers, Game 1, May 4, 2026 – Posting & Toasting...

NBA playoff winners and losers: Victor Wembanyama sets record, but offense eludes him, Jalen Brunson dominates

The Knicks and Timberwolves were both Game 1 winners as the second round got underway Monday night

Knicks, Jalen Brunson exposed 76ers’ Joel Embiid problem with Game 1 masterpiece

If he’s gonna play like this, Joel Embiid should issue a retraction. Tell Sixers fans to sell their tickets while they still can.

Knicks’ Jalen Brunson doesn’t expect to see same 76ers team from Game 1 in Game 2

Game 1 went about as good as the Knicks could’ve hoped, but they know they have to stay focused heading into Game 2.

Karl-Anthony Towns finding groove as 'quarterback' of Knicks' high-scoring offense amid record stretch

With another blowout victory on Monday night over the 76ers, the Knicks have won their last four playoff games by a combined 135 points -- the largest point differential in any four-game span in...

Knicks stay on historic roll, crush 76ers by 39

The Knicks continued their historic run since trailing in their first round series, beating the 76ers by nearly 40 points in Game 1 on Monday.

Knicks’ unstoppable four-game run has led to tempting question

At what point is it OK to believe? At what point can you trust your eyes, which are beginning to make some bold proclamations if you let them.

East takeaways: Knicks dominate to take Game 1

Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the second round.

Jalen Brunson, red-hot Knicks blow out Sixers in Game 1

Jalen Brunson scored 27 of his game-high 35 points in the first half Monday night for the New York Knicks, who remained red-hot by routing the visitin

The New York Knicks' recent dominance sets a brand-new NBA Playoffs record

The Knicks are looking like the best team in the Eastern Conference as of late, which is seen in their recent numbers.

Mikal Bridges’ Knicks resurgence looks like more than a fluke after Game 1

Was it a one-game anomaly? Or the start of a turnaround? Based on Monday night, it could be the latter for Mikal Bridges.

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