The New York Knicks (18-15) will host the Philadelphia 76ers (19-12) opening up the NBA Christmas Days action. The Knicks beat the 76ers as a 1.5-point underdog when these teams met on November 2.
The 76ers have won their last seven games and also covered the spread in six of those wins. They beat the Clippers 119-114 as a 3.5-point favorite on Thursday. Joel Embiid led the way in scoring for the 11th straight game with 44 points. James Harden had a huge game as well, with 20 points, 11 rebounds, and career-high 21 assists, which tied the franchise record.
“Everybody watches on Christmas, so it does mean a lot. It's going to be a great game. We're excited for the matchup.”
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— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) December 25, 2022
Philadelphia is fifth in the Eastern Conference but just 5-7 straight up in road games. They are 19-12 against the spread which matches their straight up record. The 76ers are 15th in the NBA in offensive rating with Embiid leading the NBA with 33 ppg and the team with 9.8 rebounds. James Harden has missed 14 games this season but averages 21.4 ppg and 10.9 assists. The 76ers have been even better defensively rating second in the NBA.
The 76ers have been playing without Tyrese Maxey (22.9 ppg) since November 19, and he is still a few weeks away from returning to the lineup.
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