New York Knicks vs. Philadelphia 76ers Tickets

The New York Knicks and the Philadelphia 76ers are two of the oldest teams in the NBA. Both teams have long, storied histories and have had dominating reigns in the league. They’ve also boasted some of the top players in the NBA over the years.

Both the Knicks and the Sixers play in the Eastern Conference Atlantic Division, and the Sixers have won the division title 5 times.

Memorable Matchups between the Knicks and the 76ers

Having played almost 500 games against each other, the Knicks and the 76ers have their share of memorable on the court moments. Here are some of the best matchups between these two talented teams.

A Breathtaking Overtime Win

January 18, 2016 – The Knicks and the 76ers played a close game at Madison Square Garden. While the Knicks had the early lead in the third quarter, the Sixers made a comeback in the fourth and took a three point lead. Carmelo Anthony saved the Knicks with a 3 point equalizer with 3.4 seconds left which forced the game into overtime. The two teams were then locked in a fierce battle for the win which went into double overtime. Lopez sealed the win for the Knicks with two free throws. The New York Knicks eventually won the game119-113.

Salvation for the Knicks

February 25, 2017 – The Knicks couldn’t afford to lose this game. If they did, they would fall into 13th place behind the 76ers. Carmelo Anthony started out with a bang scoring 17 points in the first 12 minutes of the game. However, Philadelphia fought back with J. Okafor taking charge. After squandering a comfortable lead thanks to Okafor, the Knicks fought back again. Luckily for the Knicks, Carmelo Anthony shot the game winning basket when there were just three-tenths of a second left to play. The Knicks would win the game 110-109 in a truly nail-biting finish. A lot of that had to do with Carmelo Anthony who finished the game with 37 while Okafor scored 28.

A History of their Meetings

The New York Knicks have played against the Philadelphia 76ers a total of 445 times in the regular season. Here are the statistics for the Knicks from those matchups.

The Knicks and the 76ers have met each other a total of 34 times in the postseason. Of those encounters, the Knicks have won 12 while the 76ers have won 22 games.

Top Players for the Knicks and the 76ers

The New York Knicks are one of the most popular and decorated franchises in the history of the NBA. They also have had a long list of incredible players on their roster throughout the years. This includes Patrick Ewing, arguably the best Knick ever who holds many franchise records. Walt Frazier, the greatest point guard in New York Knicks history. And Dave DeBusschere, who happens to be one of the best defenders the NBA has seen.

The Philadelphia 76ers have gone through many ups and downs but there was a time when they were one of the most revered franchises in the NBA. Some of the great players who have played for the Sixers include Julius Erving, known as Dr. J. Former President Barack Obama used to idolize Dr. J when he was a child. Allen Iverson, one of the most revolutionary players in the NBA and a legend in the Knicks franchise history. Wilt Chamberlain, the legendary center who along with being a two time NBA Champion was a four time NBA Most Valuable Player.

It’s the Knicks vs. 76ers in 2017

Watch the Knicks take on the 76ers in this upcoming NBA season. You can catch the action by getting New York Knicks vs. Philadelphia 76ers tickets. Find out when the two teams will be locking horns by checking out both the New York Knicks schedule and the Philadelphia 76ers schedule. You’ll also want to make sure that you get the best seats in the arena therefore, check the Madison Square Garden seating charts and the Wells Fargo Center Philadelphia seating charts. Once you have all the information, you can buy cheap New York Knicks vs. Philadelphia 76ers tickets from here today.