{"id":657219,"date":"2026-05-09T01:55:08","date_gmt":"2026-05-09T01:55:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/657219\/"},"modified":"2026-05-09T01:55:08","modified_gmt":"2026-05-09T01:55:08","slug":"knicks-vs-76ers-live-score-updates-highlights-from-2026-nba-playoffs-game-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/657219\/","title":{"rendered":"Knicks vs. 76ers live score, updates, highlights from 2026 NBA playoffs Game 3"},"content":{"rendered":"

The New York Knicks<\/a> head to the City of Brotherly Love to face the Philadelphia 76ers<\/a> on Friday night, looking to take full control of their Eastern Conference second-round playoff series.<\/p>\n

New York owns a 2-0 lead after a 108-102 victory on Wednesday behind 26 points from Jalen Brunson. The Knicks now have a chance to push the 76ers to the brink of elimination, and one step closer to the Eastern Conference Finals.<\/p>\n

The Knicks finished 53-29 during the regular season and have continued to lean on a balanced scoring attack during the postseason.<\/p>\n

On the other hand, Philadelphia, which went 45-37 and earned the No. 7 seed, will try to protect home court and avoid falling into a 3-0 hole. Tyrese Maxey scored 26 points in Game 2 and continues to lead the offense with averages of 28.3 points, 6.6 assists and 1.9 steals this season. Paul George has also provided a spark from the perimeter, averaging 3.2 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games.<\/p>\n

If the 76ers hope to beat the Knicks, they would likely do it without Joel Embiid, who\u2019s questionable with a knee injury. However, recent history doesn\u2019t look good for Philadelphia, who is 5-5 over the last ten games.<\/p>\n

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NBA PLAYOFFS HQ:\u00a0Live scores<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0Full schedule<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0Updated bracket<\/a><\/p>\n

Knicks vs. 76ers live updates, highlights from NBA playoffs Game 3<\/p>\n

4th Quarter- 1:59: 76ers are on the verge of going down 3-0 in the series. Knicks up 107-91\u00a0<\/p>\n

4th Quarter- 3:35: Do-or-Die time for the 76ers down by 16 points late<\/p>\n

4th Quarter- 4:20:\u00a0 Tyrese Maxey hits a 3-pointer with Knicks responding 105-89 lead<\/p>\n

4th Quarter- 4:48: Knicks starting to pull away with 101-86 lead. Also, the defense of Karl-Anthony Towns has been solid.\u00a0<\/p>\n

4th Quarter- 5:54: Knicks open up 99-86 lead over 76ers<\/p>\n

End of 3rd Quarter: Knicks 85, 76ers 76.<\/p>\n

New York ends the quarter on a 7-0 run.\u00a0<\/p>\n

3rd Quarter- 2:28: 76ers cut Knicks lead to two. 78-76<\/p>\n

3rd Quarter- 3:16: 76ers hanging around down 77-72. This could get interesting going into fourth.\u00a0<\/p>\n

3rd Quarter- 4:35: Knicks up 76-70.\u00a0<\/p>\n

3rd Quarter- 6:15: Both teams going back and forth with 76ers cutting Knicks lead to five. 70-65<\/p>\n

3rd Quarter- 9:29: Knicks up 69-57<\/p>\n

Halftime: Knicks 60, 76ers 52<\/p>\n

2nd Quarter- 3:37: TV timeout. Knicks are settling in with 54-42 lead.\u00a0<\/p>\n

2nd Quarter- 4:09: Knicks establish double-digit lead. 52-42\u00a0<\/p>\n

2nd Quarter – 7:20: Knicks up 40-35<\/p>\n

2nd Quarter- 8:19: Knicks surge for 38-35 lead<\/p>\n

End of 1st Quarter: 76ers 31, Knicks 27<\/p>\n

1st Quarter- 54.9 seconds: Knicks cut the 76ers lead in half before the of the quarter. 29-25<\/p>\n

1st Quarter- 3:03: 76ers increase lead 27-18<\/p>\n

1st Quarter- 3:54: Both teams trading buckets with 76ers up 25-18<\/p>\n

1st Quarter- 5:47: 76ers double up with 20-10 lead<\/p>\n

1st Quarter- 7:25: 76ers jump out to a 15-8 early lead<\/p>\n

Tip-off from Philly<\/p>\n

Joel Embiid is considered questionable for the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals vs. the New York Knicks. https:\/\/t.co\/DiDWGu31JQ<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 USA TODAY Sports (@usatodaysports) May 8, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

On this date in 1970, the New York Knicks won their first NBA title in franchise history in the legendary \u201cWillis Reed Game.\u201d<\/p>\n

After missing Game 6 with a leg injury, league MVP Willis Reed hobbled onto the floor for Game 7 and scored the Knicks\u2019 first four points, igniting\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/2vsC6rUsa3<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 ESPN Insights (@ESPNInsights) May 8, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

“Playoff Pee…that’s P E E” Skip Bayless’ nickname for Paul George pic.twitter.com\/w2jcykXEfK<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) May 8, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

Karl-Anthony Towns has been a force for the New York Knicks this postseason, averaging 19 PPG, 11 RPG and 6 APG through 8 playoff games.<\/p>\n

Towns has thrived on difficult looks, shooting 27-of-46 (59%) on contested shots this postseason, the best field goal percentage on contested\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/PEvd6uA3vT<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 ESPN Insights (@ESPNInsights) May 8, 2026<\/a>How to Watch Game 3 Eastern Conference Semifinals: New York Knicks vs. Philadelphia 76ersFriday, May 8Tip-off: 7 p.m. ETTV: Amazon Prime VideoMore NBA Playoff news:<\/p>\n