Philadelphia 76ers (36-28, sixth in the Eastern Conference) against New York Knicks (36-28, fourth in the Eastern Conference)
New York; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: The New York Knicks host the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday in the Eastern Conference.
The Knicks are 25-16 in conference play. New York is second in the Eastern Conference with 12.8 offensive rebounds per game led by Mitchell Robinson averaging 5.3.
The 76ers are 24-18 in the Eastern Conference. Philadelphia ranks eighth in the NBA with 11.2 offensive rebounds per game led by Joel Embiid averaging 2.6.
The Knicks have averaged 13.1 3-pointers per game this season, which is 1.3 more shots on average than the 11.8 per game allowed by the 76ers. The 76ers have averaged 11.5 3-pointers per game this season, 1.3 fewer shots on average than the 12.8 per game the Knicks allow.
The teams meet for the fourth time this season. The 76ers won 79-73 in the last game on March 10.
TOP PERFORMERS: Jalen Brunson is averaging 26.9 points and 6.4 assists for the Knicks. Donte DiVincenzo is averaging 14.2 points over the last 10 games.
Tobias Harris is averaging 17.4 points, 6.3 rebounds and 3.2 assists for the 76ers. Kelly Oubre Jr. is averaging 15.3 points and 5.1 rebounds over the last 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Knicks: 3-7, averaging 99.2 points, 43.4 rebounds, 23.3 assists, 7.4 steals and 5.3 blocks per game while shooting 42.3% since field. Their opponents average 103.5 points per game.
76ers: 4-6, averaging 102.8 points, 42.2 rebounds, 24.2 assists, 8.0 steals and 5.5 blocks per game while shooting 42.3% from the field. Their opponents average 107.6 points.
INJURIES: Knicks: Mitchell Robinson: out for the season (ankle), Julius Randle: out (shoulder), OG Anunoby: out (elbow).
76ers: Robert Covington: out (knee), Joel Embiid: out (knee), De’Anthony Melton: out (back), Tyrese Maxey: out (concussion).
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