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.