What happened
ESPN previewed Wednesday's Game 2 between the Philadelphia 76ers and New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden, noting Joel Embiid is out and Philadelphia will lean on its remaining trio. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. ET on ESPN and the ESPN App. The Knicks took Game 1 behind a 35-point performance from Jalen Brunson.
Why it matters
With Embiid ruled out for Game 2 with ankle and hip injuries, Philadelphia faces a 0-1 hole on the road and needs supporting scorers to keep the series from slipping away. New York is coming off what was reported as its largest home playoff win in A 0-2 deficit heading back to Philadelphia would put significant pressure on the 76ers' season.
What to watch
Watch how Philadelphia distributes scoring load without Embiid and whether New York's home crowd fuels a second straight blowout. A Knicks win would push the series to 2-0 before it shifts to Philadelphia.