The New York Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers mee up on NBA action. The Knicks are third in the Eastern Conference while the 76ers are under .500 and fighting for a playoff spot as they continue to deal with injuries. The Knicks are just 5-5 in their last ten, and are coming off a loss to Detroit. Offensively, the Knicks are sixth in points, third in field goal shooting and seventh in three-point shooting. On the defensive end, they rank 1th in points allowed per game. They are 18th in field goal defense and 25th in 3-point defense. The Philadelphia 76ers are on the second game of a back-to-back. They have now lost three in a row after losing by 16 to OKC last night. The Sixers are 13th in scoring, 23rd in field goal shooting and 24th in 3-point shooting. On the defensive end, they are 16th in points allowed, 28th in field goal defense and 20th in 3-point defense. The Sixers could be looking at a game without both centers, as Embiid and Drummond are both currently out. The Sixers have yet to win a game on the second night of a back-to-back this season. New York has won seven of the last 10 with Philadelphia. Without Embiid and Drummond the Knicks should put up points in the paint. The Knicks should be able to pick up an easy win and cover.

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