The Knicks play the 76ers in Game 3 on May 8, 2026, and the question hanging over tonight’s road playoff game is as basic as it gets: what channel is the Knicks game on tonight, and can New York keep control of the series after an ugly, gritty Game 2 win.
The bigger swing came with reports that OG Anunoby’s hamstring strain is mild and that he is day-to-day, a relief after fans spent 36 hours refreshing social media for answers. If he can go, or even come back soon, the Knicks would have more time to manage the injury and lean on the depth, offensive firepower and defense that helped them beat Philadelphia.
That matters because the 76ers arrive desperate and hungry, even as they remain a fatigued and very thin team. Joel Embiid may be out again tonight, and Nick Nurse is expected to change some things up after Philadelphia saw the blueprint in Game 2. Kyle Lowry said they’ll make sure to pressure Karl-Anthony Towns more on the perimeter, and the 76ers are also expected to lean harder on Jalen Brunson now that Anunoby is out.
The series backdrop makes every possession feel heavier. Knicks fans have been worried since the injury scare, but the update on Anunoby turned panic into cautious relief, especially with a 2024 hamstring injury still fresh in memory. Philadelphia is trying to avoid falling behind 3-0, and that urgency could shape how aggressively it attacks from the opening tip.
New York still has the better hand if its core holds together. A loss tonight would give Philadelphia more confidence and momentum, but a win would buy the Knicks and Anunoby more time — and put the series in a place the 76ers can no longer afford.
