The Knicks are aware of the challenge that awaits them in the first round

Knicks well aware of Joel Embiid challenge that awaits them in first-round playoff matchup with 76ers. 76ers host Knicks in first game of the NBA playoffs in New York. Knicks will face 76ers in the first round on Thursday night. Knicks vs. 76ers: Knicks fans should be wary of 76ers' big-spending advantage.

Joel Embiid and the 76ers beat the Miami Heat to reach the NBA playoffs. The New York Knicks are the second seed in the Eastern Conference. The 76ers will now face the Knicks in the next round, which is tied to the NBA Finals. The Knicks are also in the NBA's second-seed, which will be playing in New York.

Joel Embiid had 23-point double-double in 105-104 Play-in win. 76ers star made an all-important assist to Kelly Oubre Jr. on a go-ahead three-point play. The reigning NBA MVP had 23 points and 15 rebounds.

Joel Embiid shows why he’s still daunting Knicks challenge even at less than 100 percent. Joe Embiad was playing at maybe 65 percent efficiency, putting his foot down. Embiardia: Refusing to let the Sixers lose, he won't let the Knicks lose.

76ers earned No. 7 seed and advanced to play the second-seeded New York Knicks. Joel Embiid scores 23 points, has the big assist as 76ers beat Heat in play-in. 76ers will play the Knicks in the next round. JoelEmbiid scored 23 points in 76ers' win over Miami Heat.

Game 1 tips off at Madison Square Garden on Saturday at 6 p.m. Game 1 starts at 6:30pm ET. Game 1 begins at 6pm ET on Saturday night. The Knicks will face the 76ers in the first round of the NBA playoffs on Saturday.

Joel Embiid scores 23 points, 15 rebounds and one huge assist to Kelly Oubre Jr. on a late go-ahead three-point play. 76ers earn No. 7 seed after 105-104 win over Miami Heat in Eastern Conference play-in tournament.

Joel Embiid had 23 points, 15 rebounds and one huge assist to Kelly Oubre Jr. on a go-ahead three-point play. The 76ers earned the No. 7 seed and advanced to play the second-seeded New York Knicks in the opening round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.

Joel Embiid is back in the 76ers’ lineup just in time to help guide them back into the NBA playoffs. Jimmy Butler and the Heat stand in their way in the play-in game. The 76ers will face the Miami Heat in the NBA's second-round playoff game.

Philadelphia 76ers set to start another playoff run with ailing Joel Embiid. 76ers star is again dealing with injuries headed into the NBA playoffs. Embiad is back in action with a knee injury sustained in the past week. Philadelphia has been plagued with injuries throughout the NBA season.

Embiid tweaked his surgically-repaired left knee last week and sat out the regular-season finale. Philadelphia 76ers set to start another playoff run with ailing Embiad. Embiardis is again dealing with injuries headed into the NBA playoffs.

Philadelphia 76ers play their season finale without All-Star center Joel Embiid because of knee injury. Embiad tweaked his surgically repaired left knee in a game last week. 76ers face Brooklyn in the regular-season finale against the Nets on Sunday night.

Joel Embiid returns from injury scare, scores 32, Philadelphia beats Orlando 125-113. 76ers keep hopes of moving out of the play-in alive. Philadelphia 76ers play Orlando Magic in the NBA Finals on Sunday night at Orlando Magic's Lakefield Field Field.

Joel Embiid returns from injury scare, scores 32 as 76ers beat Magic 125-113. Philadelphia 76ers win seventh straight game in critical game for Eastern Conference playoff seedings. Tyrese Maxey scored 28 points and Kelly Oubre Jr. added 21.

Philadelphia 76ers beat Orlando Magic 125-113 in critical game for Eastern Conference playoff seedings. Joel Embiid returns from injury scare to score 32 points, 13 rebounds and seven assists. 76ers play Orlando Magic in crucial game for playoff seeding spots in Eastern Conference.

Philadelphia 76ers beat Orlando Magic 125-113 in critical game for Eastern Conference playoff seedings. Joel Embiid returns from injury scare, scores 32 as 76ers win in critical win over Orlando Magic. Embiids returns after apparent injury scare and scores 32 points for 76ers.

Embiid limped off in second half of 76ers' game against Orlando Magic. Embiad appeared to hurt his left knee in final minutes of the second quarter. 76ers star was back on court at start of second half after limping off in the second half.

Embiid scores 30 points and 12 rebounds in just 23 minutes to lead 76ers past Grizzlies, 116-96. Kelly Oubre Jr. added 17 points and Kelly Osbourne 17 points. Philadelphia 76ers pull within a half-game of seventh place in the Eastern Conference.

Embiid scores 30 points and 12 rebounds in just 23 minutes to lead 76ers past Grizzlies, 116-96. Kelly Oubre Jr. added 17 points and Kelly Osbourne 17 points. Philadelphia 76ers pull within a half-game of seventh place in the Eastern Conference.

Grayson Allen scored 32 points and tied a career high with nine 3-pointers. The Phoenix Suns beat the Philadelphia 76ers 115-102. The 76ers' extended slide without Joel Embiid continues with loss to Phoenix Suns. Phoenix Suns' Grayson Allen tied a record of 32 points per game.