The New York Knicks take on the Philadelphia 76ers for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 7:00 PM ET
- Location: Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia, PA
- TV Channels: MSG Sports Network
- Streaming: Amazon Prime Video
How to Watch New York Knicks vs. Philadelphia 76ers on May 8, 2026
You can watch the Philadelphia 76ers take on the New York Knicks live on DIRECTV on Amazon Prime Video, and MSG Sports Network on May 8, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET.
New York Knicks at Philadelphia 76ers — Game 3 Preview
New York rolls into Philadelphia with a 2-0 stranglehold and a chance to put the 76ers on the brink. The Knicks are home cooking in the truest sense, having dropped 137 points on Philly in Game 1 and surviving a 108-102 grinder in Game 2. Now the series shifts. Joel Embiid is listed day-to-day again, and his availability shapes everything for a Sixers team that needs to find a way to slow down Jalen Brunson on the road. Tyrese Maxey has been the lone constant for Philadelphia, but a single-handed effort hasn’t been enough through two games. A loss tonight puts the 76ers in 3-0 territory, and no NBA team has ever come back from there.
New York Knicks lead the series 2-0.
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Amazon Prime Video
What Time is the Philadelphia 76ers vs. New York Knicks Game Today?
The New York Knicks vs. Philadelphia 76ers game starts at 7:00 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch New York Knicks vs. Philadelphia 76ers?
You can watch New York Knicks vs. Philadelphia 76ers on Amazon Prime Video and your local regional sports network, MSG Sports Network.
New York Knicks Channel on DIRECTV
MSG Sports Network (Channel 635)
New York Knicks vs. Philadelphia 76ers — 2026 Playoffs Series Schedule
| Game | Date | Time (ET) | Venue | TV | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 4, 2026 | 8:00 PM | Madison Square Garden | Amazon Prime Video | Knicks 137, 76ers 98 |
| 2 | May 6, 2026 | 7:00 PM | Madison Square Garden | Amazon Prime Video | Knicks 108, 76ers 102 |
| 3 | May 8, 2026 | 7:00 PM | Xfinity Mobile Arena | Amazon Prime Video | — |
| 4 | May 10, 2026 | 3:30 PM | Xfinity Mobile Arena | TBD | TBD |
| 5 | TBD | TBD | Madison Square Garden | TBD | TBD |
| 6 | TBD | TBD | Xfinity Mobile Arena | TBD | TBD |
| 7 | TBD | TBD | Madison Square Garden | TBD | TBD |
Players to Watch: New York Knicks vs. Philadelphia 76ers
New York Knicks
Jalen Brunson — G. Averaging 26.0 points and 6.8 assists per game. Brunson has been the engine for everything New York has done in this series, and he plays his best basketball when the lights get brightest. The Knicks need him to keep punishing Philly’s perimeter defense.
Karl-Anthony Towns — C. Averaging 11.9 rebounds per game. With Mitchell Robinson questionable and Embiid’s status uncertain, Towns has a real chance to dominate the paint on both ends. His ability to stretch the floor also opens driving lanes for Brunson.
Philadelphia 76ers
Tyrese Maxey — G. Averaging 28.3 points and 6.6 assists per game. Maxey has carried the Sixers offense and the burden gets heavier if Embiid is limited again. Expect plenty of pick-and-roll and isolation looks aimed at putting him in the paint.
Andre Drummond — C. Averaging 8.4 rebounds per game. If Embiid is sidelined or shorthanded, Drummond’s minutes balloon and his work on the offensive glass becomes a real weapon against a smaller New York frontcourt.
What is the New York Knicks vs. Philadelphia 76ers Series Record?
New York leads the series 2-0 after a 137-98 blowout in Game 1 and a 108-102 grind-out victory in Game 2 at Madison Square Garden. The 76ers head home looking to avoid a 3-0 hole that no NBA team has ever climbed out of.
Injury Report: New York Knicks vs. Philadelphia 76ers
New York Knicks
Josh Hart (G) — Day-To-Day, left thumb sprain
Mitchell Robinson (C) — Day-To-Day, expected to return Friday
OG Anunoby (F) — Day-To-Day, hamstring injury suffered in Game 2
Philadelphia 76ers
Joel Embiid (C) — Day-To-Day, status pending shootaround and warmups
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