Knicks, 76ers both facing injury questions ahead of Game 3
New York Post • • sports
Key Points:
- The Knicks and 76ers face key injury concerns as their Eastern Conference semifinal series moves to Xfinity Mobile Arena, with centers Joel Embiid and Mitchell Robinson missing Game 2.
- Mitchell Robinson is probable to return after missing Game 2 due to illness, while Joel Embiid is questionable due to a sprained right ankle and hip soreness; Knicks guard Josh Hart is also questionable with a sprained left thumb.
- Embiid is the biggest uncertainty, having missed the first three playoff games after an emergency appendectomy and struggling in Game 1, leading to Andre Drummond starting in his place in Game 2.
- The Knicks have excelled at forcing turnovers in the postseason, averaging 15.6 forced turnovers per game, which is higher than their regular-season average and second only to the Thunder among remaining teams.
- Philadelphia has committed 37 turnovers in the first two games against the Knicks, with Tyrese Maxey responsible for 10, and the Knicks have converted those turnovers into 48 points.
