The series shifts to the City of Brotherly Love as the New York Knicks take on the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 3 of their Eastern Conference second-round playoff matchup. With a 2-0 lead in hand, the Knicks are looking to tighten their grip and push the 76ers to the brink of elimination.

New York enters Friday night's contest riding high after a 108-102 victory on Wednesday, powered by 26 points from Jalen Brunson. The Knicks, who finished the regular season with an impressive 53-29 record, have been thriving on a balanced scoring attack throughout the postseason. Now, they're just two wins away from a trip to the Eastern Conference Finals.

On the other side, the 76ers find themselves in a must-win situation. Philadelphia, which went 45-37 and claimed the No. 7 seed, will look to protect home court and avoid falling into a daunting 3-0 hole. Tyrese Maxey has been the engine of the offense, scoring 26 points in Game 2 and averaging 28.3 points, 6.6 assists, and 1.9 steals this season. Paul George has also been a threat from beyond the arc, knocking down an average of 3.2 three-pointers over his last 10 games.

However, the 76ers' hopes could hinge on the availability of Joel Embiid, who is listed as questionable with a knee injury. Without their star big man, Philadelphia faces an uphill battle, especially given their recent form—just 5-5 over their last 10 games.

For the Knicks, Karl-Anthony Towns has been a dominant force in the paint, while the team's depth continues to shine. As the series shifts to Philadelphia, all eyes will be on whether the 76ers can rally or if the Knicks will take a commanding 3-0 lead.