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How to Stream Tonight’s Knicks vs. 76ers Game Online

After cruising to a Game 1 win, New York will look to take a two-game lead over a short-handed Philadelphia

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May 6, 2026

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 04: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks dribbles during the second quarter of a game against the Philadelphia 76ers in Game One of the Second Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 04, 2026 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Jalen Brunson led the Knicks to a blowout win against the 76ers (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

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After the New York Knicks steamrolled the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 1 of the Conference Semifinals, they’ll look to take a two-game lead at home, before they head to Philadelphia for games three and four. Without Joel Embiid, the Sixers will be short-handed, as the center is reportedly out for Game 2 with injuries.

At a Glance: How to Watch Knicks vs. 76ers

Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 35 points, while Paul George and Joel Embiid combined for just 31 points for the Sixers in Game 1, leaving the Sixers 39 points behind at the final buzzer. The Sixers only had a single day off after their gritty Game 7 win over the Boston Celtics during the first round of the playoffs, compared to three days off for the Knicks after their lopsided 51-point win against the Atlanta Hawks in Game 6.

Where to Watch Game 2 of the Knicks vs. 76ers

Game 2 will air on ESPN, while games three and four will be available to stream on Prime Video and ABC, respectively (games five through seven will only be played if necessary). If you’re looking to catch the Knicks -76ers game live, but don’t have ESPN, one option is Sling’s Essentials package, which ESPN and ESPN2, plus other basic cable channels.

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Sling offers a number of streaming packages that include ESPN, the cheapest being its Essentials plan. Other packages include Sling Orange or Day Passes, which get you single-day access to ESPN starting at $4.99.

In addition to ESPN, Sling Orange includes other sports channels like TNT and ESPN2, as well as news and entertainment channels like CNN and Comedy Central.

Knicks vs. 76ers Date, Start Time

Game 2 will be played at 7 p.m. ET on Wed., May 6 at Madison Square Garden in New York, while Game 3 is set for Fri., May 8 at 7 p.m. ET in Philadelphia.

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