Trending Now - Embiid's Status Uncertain as 76ers Prepare for Crucial Game 3

WHO:

Fox News - OG Anunoby is likely to miss Game 3 due to a minor hamstring strain.

Newsweek - Joel Embiid, Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse, New York Knicks

Fox News - Tyrese Maxey, OG Anunoby, Paul George, Karl-Anthony Towns, Colin Cowherd

NBA - Jalen Brunson, Mitchell Robinson, Ariel Hukporti, Miles McBride, Jordan Clarkson, Jose Alvarado, Landry Shamet

WHAT:

NBA - The Knicks have outscored the 76ers by 52 points in the paint over the two games in the series (114-62).

NBA - The Knicks have shot 57-for-82 (69.5%) in the paint over the two games, marking the best shooting percentage for any team in a playoff series in 30 years.

NBA - Tyrese Maxey has not had a game where he fully took over, with Game 2 being a missed opportunity.

Newsweek - Nick Nurse provided an injury update on Joel Embiid before Game 3.

Pro Football Network - The Philadelphia 76ers are down 2-0 in the series against the Knicks and are preparing for a must-win Game 3.

Fox News - The Knicks lost Game 2 to the Atlanta Hawks 107-106 after blowing a 12-point lead in the fourth quarter.

NBA - The Knicks have outscored their playoff opponents by 19.4 points per 100 possessions through Game 2.

NBA - The Knicks have outscored the 76ers by 52 points in the paint over the two games in the series (114-62).

NBA - The Knicks shot 57-for-82 (69.5%) in the paint over the two games, the best mark for any team in a playoff series in 30 years.

WHERE:

Pro Football Network - The game is set to take place at Xfinity Mobile Arena.

Fox News - The Philadelphia 76ers played Game 1 in New York and Game 2 in New York.

NBA - The 76ers came back from a 3-1 deficit against the 2 seed in the first round.

WHEN:

NBA - Game 3 is scheduled for Friday at 7 p.m. ET.

Fox News - The 76ers lost Game 2 on May 4, 2026.

WHY:

Fox News - The 76ers need to win Game 3 to avoid falling into a 3-0 series deficit.

NBA - The Knicks have been performing well, making them a formidable opponent in the playoffs.

HOW:

NBA - The Sixers have only won one of three playoff games at home in the postseason.

NBA - The 76ers have struggled without Joel Embiid, going 1-3 in the playoffs when he is unavailable.

NBA - The Knicks have been effective in the paint, utilizing their size and shooting efficiency to dominate the 76ers.

(UPDATED May 9, 2026 09:19 UTC)

In a significant development for the NBA playoffs, OG Anunoby is likely to miss Game 3 due to a minor hamstring strain. Meanwhile, the Knicks have dominated the paint against the 76ers, outscoring them by 52 points over the first two games and achieving an impressive shooting percentage of nearly 70 percent, the best in a playoff series in 30 years. Game 3 is set to take place on Friday at 7 p.m. ET, as the Sixers look to improve their postseason record at home, having won just one of their three playoff games so far.

(UPDATED May 9, 2026 04:08 UTC)

In a crucial update, Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse has shared news on Joel Embiid's injury ahead of Game 3, where the 76ers are facing a must-win situation after falling behind 2-0 in the series against the New York Knicks. The Knicks, who recently lost a close Game 2 to the Atlanta Hawks, have been dominating the paint against the 76ers, outscoring them by 52 points in that area over the first two games. Game 3 is set to take place at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Friday at 7 p.m. ET, as the 76ers aim to avoid a daunting 3-0 series deficit.