New York Knicks vs Philadelphia 76ers: preview, form and head-to-head

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Philadelphia 76ers host New York Knicks (NBA) on October 30, 2026. Here is how both teams arrive: recent form, the season so far, past meetings and the latest team news.

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The 76ers (4-1, on a 1-game win streak) host the Knicks (2-3, on a 2-game win streak) in a matchup where the model share favors the away side at 53.1%. Both teams are rested, but Philadelphia's home-court advantage and superior record contrast with New York's stronger opponent-adjusted margin per game.

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Matchup comparison

Recent form: Philadelphia 76ers, 4-1 in the last 5 games against 2-3 for New York Knicks.

Matchup to watch: New York Knicks’ attack (index 96) against Philadelphia 76ers’ defence (index 94).

Matchup to watch: Philadelphia 76ers’ attack (index 97) against New York Knicks’ defence (index 96).

Recent form: last 5

New York Knicks: 2 wins and 3 losses in the last 5, with 549 points scored and 548 conceded.

New York Knicks
Oct 29, 2026at Chicago BullsW133–127
Oct 28, 2026vs Detroit PistonsW111–97
Oct 25, 2026vs Orlando MagicL102–111
Oct 23, 2026at Boston CelticsL103–107
Oct 20, 2026vs Philadelphia 76ersL100–106

Philadelphia 76ers: 4 wins and 1 loss in the last 5, with 554 points scored and 537 conceded.

Philadelphia 76ers
Oct 28, 2026at Indiana PacersW114–109
Oct 25, 2026vs Detroit PistonsL93–106
Oct 24, 2026vs Milwaukee BucksW127–116
Oct 22, 2026vs Cleveland CavaliersW114–106
Oct 20, 2026at New York KnicksW106–100

Results before kickoff, newest first.

Head-to-head

In the last 5 meetings on record, New York Knicks won 4, Philadelphia 76ers won 1.

Oct 20, 2026New York Knicks100–106Philadelphia 76ers
May 10, 2026 · last seasonPhiladelphia 76ers114–144New York Knicks
May 8, 2026 · last seasonPhiladelphia 76ers94–108New York Knicks
May 6, 2026 · last seasonNew York Knicks108–102Philadelphia 76ers
May 5, 2026 · last seasonNew York Knicks137–98Philadelphia 76ers

Season so far

New York Knicks are 19th of 30 on win rate after 5 games (2-3).

Philadelphia 76ers are 7th of 30 on win rate after 5 games (4-1).

#TeamPWLPoints
19New York Knicks523549:548
7Philadelphia 76ers541554:537

Team season model

  • New York Knicks attack index 96: 4% less scoring per game than the league average.
  • New York Knicks defence index 96: 4% less conceded per game than the league average.
  • New York Knicks rate 1st of 30 on results-based strength, falling over their last 5 games.
  • Philadelphia 76ers attack index 97: 3% less scoring per game than the league average.
  • Philadelphia 76ers defence index 94: 6% less conceded per game than the league average.
  • Philadelphia 76ers rate 9th of 30 on results-based strength, rising over their last 5 games.

Index 100 is the league average per game. Above 100 in attack means more scoring; below 100 in defence means fewer conceded.

Team news

New York Knicks

  • Jose Alvarado (G): Out, left ankle. Alvarado (ankle) is out for Wednesday's game against the Bulls. (ESPN, Oct 28, 2026)
  • New York Knicks Injury Status (ESPN)
  • New York Knicks Injury Report and Status 2026-27 (CBS Sports)

Philadelphia 76ers

  • Jabari Walker (F): Day-To-Day, left knee. Walker (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Pacers. (ESPN, Oct 29, 2026)
  • Tacko Fall (C): Out, left quadriceps. Fall (quadriceps) is out for Wednesday's game in Indiana. (ESPN, Oct 27, 2026)
  • Dominick Barlow (F): Out, back. Barlow will miss at least the next two weeks of action due to a lumbar spine bone stress response, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports. (ESPN, Oct 19, 2026)

Headlines gathered October 29, 2026 from the outlets named. Third-party reporting, not verified by SportAnalyst.

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