The Knicks tried to attack Joel Embiid with Jalen Brunson's ball screens in the opener. New York scored just 5 points on 14 such chances.
Brunson finished 6-for-19, and New York made 22 of 52 shots in the paint. With Embiid projected to play again, that interior matchup supports Knicks-76ers Under 228.5.
At the other end, New York held Philadelphia to 41.6% shooting and 6 offensive rebounds. Embiid went 4-for-15 in the 76ers' 106-100 win.
Through five games apiece, Philadelphia has allowed 107.4 points per game and New York 109.6.