76ers vs. Knicks Game 1 live score, updates, highlights from 2026 NBA playoffs series

The New York Knicks host the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 1 of their 2026 NBA Playoffs second-round series at Madison Square Garden on May 5, 2026. The matchup is a rematch of the 2024 Eastern Conference semifinals, which featured a closely contested battle between stars Jalen Brunson and Tyrese Maxey. The Knicks advanced to this round after defeating the Atlanta Hawks, while the 76ers now face a tough road test in New York.