Current, former NBA coaches break down Knicks-76ers to The Post — and how to stop Philly’s star duo
The New York Knicks face a challenging second-round playoff series against the Philadelphia 76ers, with Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey posing significant matchup problems. Coaches and analysts highlight the 76ers' potent pick-and-roll offense as a key threat. Meanwhile, the Knicks aim to leverage their own pick-and-roll strength through Karl-Anthony Towns and Jalen Brunson.
- ▪The Knicks advanced past the Hawks in the first round before facing the 76ers in Round 2.
- ▪Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey form a dangerous pick-and-roll duo for Philadelphia.
- ▪The series between the Knicks and 76ers began on Monday night at Madison Square Garden.
- ▪Karl-Anthony Towns and Jalen Brunson are expected to provide a pick-and-roll advantage for New York.
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New York Knicks Stefan Bondy Current, former NBA coaches break down Knicks-76ers to The Post — and how to stop Philly’s star duo By Stefan Bondy Published May 3, 2026, 9:32 p.m. ET Joel Embiid drives to the basket during the 76ers' May 2 win over the Celtics. Winslow Townson-Imagn Images Styles make fights and basketball personnel changes the playoff series. See Also New York Knicks The added ingredient that lifts Knicks-76ers into different stratosphere of playoff series After dusting off the Hawks last week, the Knicks face a much different type of challenge in Round 2 against the Sixers. For this matchup — which begins Monday night at MSG — the biggest threats to New York are at center (Joel Embiid) and, especially, at point guard (Tyrese Maxey).
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