The Post’s Knicks-76ers East semifinals predictions
The New York Post's analysts predict the Knicks will advance past the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2026 NBA Eastern Conference semifinals. Concerns over Joel Embiid's health and the 76ers' lack of bench depth are cited as key factors. All four analysts favor the Knicks, with series predictions ranging from five to seven games.
- ▪Stefan Bondy predicts the Knicks will win in 5 games due to the 76ers' injury concerns and lack of bench depth.
- ▪Zach Braziller believes the Knicks’ depth and interior strength will overcome the 76ers, predicting a 6-game series.
- ▪Jared Schwartz notes the Knicks have more firepower and depth despite the 76ers' top-end talent, forecasting a 6-game victory.
- ▪Mike Vaccaro expects a competitive 7-game series if Joel Embiid performs at his peak level against Boston.
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NBA New York Knicks The Post’s Knicks-76ers East semifinals predictions By Post Staff Report Published May 4, 2026, 8:00 a.m. ET The Post’s experts give their Knicks-76ers predications: Stefan Bondy The Sixers lack bench depth, and Joel Embiid is an injury waiting to happen, not to mention Paul George’s historical frailty. The Knicks are coming off a dominant final three games of the first round, and that should carry over to the conference semis. Prediction: Knicks in 5. Zach Braziller Jalen Brunson drives on Joel Embiid during the Knicks’ Jan. 1 game against the 76ers. Jason Szenes for the NY Post Are the brittle 76ers going to be able to withstand another long series after going to seven games with the Celtics? The bet here is no.
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