The New York Knicks look to steal one on the road as they visit the Philadelphia 76ers at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Friday for Game 3 and take a 3-0 lead in their second-round series in the playoffs.
The Knicks, however, are entering a hostile territory with an ailing roster, so the odds are against them. New York won twice in Philadelphia in the regular season.
OG Anunoby, Josh Hart, and Mitchell Robinson are all dealing with injuries, and the Knicks will have to make a slew of adjustments if they cannot suit up in Game 3.
The Knicks took Game 2, 108-102, at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday.
Josh Hart's injury status vs. 76ers in Game 3
May 6, 2026; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks guard Josh Hart (3) looks to drive past Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George (8) during game five of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Madison Square Garden.
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Hart was listed as questionable due to a thumb injury, according to the NBA's injury report.
He sustained it with one minute left in the third quarter of Game 2 after accidentally colliding with Quentin Grimes. He was visibly in pain and was forced to exit the contest. He returned in the fourth period.
Hart tallied five points, seven rebounds, six assists, and three steals in a team-high 44 points.
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The 31-year-old wingman has always been a tough player, and it won't be surprising if he decides to suit up in Game 3. If not, Miles McBride, Jordan Clarkson, and Landry Shamet should pick up the slack.
Hart, who hilariously pranked Jimmy Fallon in Game 1, played the first few weeks of the season with a hand injury.
He averaged 10.2 points, 9.2 rebounds, 4.3 assists, and 1.3 steals in the first round against the Atlanta Hawks.
Knicks injury report
Mitchell Robinson – Probable (illness)
OG Anunoby – Questionable (right hamstring strain)
Josh Hart – Questionable (left thumb sprain)
76ers injury report
Tyrese Maxey – Available (right finger strain)
Joel Embiid – Questionable (right ankle sprain and right hip soreness)
The New York Knicks look to steal one on the road as they visit the Philadelphia 76ers at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Friday for Game 3 and take a 3-0 lead in their second-round series in the playoffs. The Knicks, however, are entering a hostile territory with an ailing roster, so the odds are against them.