The New York Knicks are set to defend their home court against the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 2 of the NBA Playoffs this Wednesday night at Madison Square Garden. After a dominant 137-98 victory in Game 1, the Knicks aim to take a commanding 2-0 series lead, proving that Philadelphia's first-round upset of Boston was just a blip on the radar.

New York's defense, orchestrated by head coach Mike Brown, has been nothing short of spectacular. The Knicks have built a combined points differential of 135 over their last four opponents—the largest in NBA playoff history over that span. This defensive intensity will be key once again as they look to contain the 76ers' dynamic duo of Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey.

Despite the 76ers fielding their star trio of Embiid, Maxey, and Paul George for significant minutes in Game 1, they failed to find any consistent rhythm. Embiid and Maxey each battled through recent injuries to play, but the Knicks' relentless pressure never let them get comfortable. Meanwhile, the absence of Jeremy Sochan (hamstring) did little to slow New York's roll.

Jalen Brunson was the star of Game 1, leading all scorers with 35 points and a perfect night from the free-throw line. He's already warned that a much tougher 76ers squad will show up for Game 2, but anything less than a full effort could see Philadelphia fall into a deep hole before the series returns to the Xfinity Mobile Arena later this week.

For fans looking to catch all the action, Game 2 will be broadcast live on ESPN. You can also stream the game on Fubo, which offers a free trial for new subscribers. Whether you're watching on your phone, TV, or tablet, Fubo gives you access to live sports and entertainment channels without needing cable. Regional restrictions may apply.

As the Knicks look to double down on their early series advantage, all eyes will be on Madison Square Garden to see if Philadelphia can regroup—or if New York will continue its playoff dominance in style.