Philadelphia 76ers head to Madison Square Garden Monday night to open their Eastern Conference semifinal against the New York Knicks. After erasing a 3‑1 deficit to knock out Boston, the Sixers seek revenge for the 2024 first‑round loss to New York. Game 1 tips off at 8 p.m. ET.

The Knicks arrive fresh off a six‑game sweep of Atlanta, rebounding from a 2‑1 hole with three straight double‑digit victories, including a 140‑89 blowout in Game 6. Both clubs split their regular‑season series, each winning two road games, setting up a tightly contested opener and a potential swing in the series momentum.

In the West, Minnesota travels to San Antonio to face the Spurs at 9:30 p.m. ET. Minnesota, fresh from a six‑game upset of Denver, holds a 2‑1 edge over San Antonio in their 2025‑26 meetings, while the Spurs earned a five‑game series win over Portland, making this a pivotal opening night.

Betting lines favor New York by 7.5 points, San Antonio by 13.5, and the Hurricanes at -265 odds over Philadelphia. MLB action features the Angels hosting the White Sox, with Chicago's recent form giving the Sox a slight edge. Tonight's slate offers high‑scoring NBA props and low‑goal NHL wagers.