The No. 2 seed Knicks took care of business in Philadelphia on Thursday night to close out the 76ers in the first round, making the second round in consecutive postseasons since 2000.
The Knicks' second-round opponent will be the No. 6 seed Pacers, who beat the wounded Bucks in six games on Thursday night, setting up an intriguing clash of styles in this second-round matchup. New York, equipped with home court and the best player in the series, Jalen Brunson, is a sizeable favorite heading into this battle.
Despite winning the regular season series, taking two of the three games, the Pacers are a considerable betting underdog against New York.