PREVIEW: The No. 3 New York Knicks will face the No. 7 Philadelphia 76ers in Game 2 of their second-round playoff series Wednesday at Madison Square Garden at 7 p.m. ET N/A the Sixers looking to bounce back after a blowout loss in Game 1. New York dominated the opening matchup with a 137-98 victory , showcasing an offensive clinic that left Philadelphia searching for answers. The Knicks finished with a 74.4% effective field goal percentage, the third-highest single-game mark in NBA playoff history , demonstrating just how thoroughly they dismantled their opponent. Coach Nick Nurse returns to the sideline after attending his brother's funeral, potentially finding solace in the opportunity to guide his team back into contention. Philadelphia has shown resilience in similar situations before, winning Game 2 of their first-round series against Boston by 14 points after dropping Game 1 by 32. The 76ers will be without Joel Embiid due to right ankle sprain and right hip soreness , forcing Philadelphia to rely heavily on their supporting cast to manufacture points. Defensively, the 76ers must find a solution for containing Jalen Brunson's relentless pick-and-roll game by adjusting their timing and introducing defensive pressure before he reaches the middle. The Sixers also need to get Tyrese Maxey involved earlier in the offense, as he managed just nine shot attempts in Game 1, a concerning trend that cannot repeat.