Knicks Seek to Regain Momentum Against Resurgent 76ers Amidst Injury Woes and Recent Setbacks: Can the Home Court Advantage Prevail?

The New York Knicks, despite boasting a strong 15-3 home record, are currently on a two-game losing streak. Their recent 99-111 defeat to the Atlanta Hawks exposed defensive vulnerabilities. Adding to their woes, the team is grappling with injuries; Josh Hart and Mitchell Robinson are confirmed to be out, and Towns is doubtful, severely impacting their interior rotation. In contrast, the Philadelphia 76ers are enjoying a positive run, having climbed to fifth in the Eastern Conference with two consecutive wins. They've averaged a 12-point margin of victory in their last two games, with Maxey in excellent form, continuing his strong performances, including a dominant win over the Dallas Mavericks. Notably, the 76ers previously defeated the Knicks 116-107 on December 20th, even without Embiid. The 76ers will look to build on this psychological advantage as they aim for a third straight win on the road.