For the neutral observer, the first-round series between the Philadelphia 76ers and New York Knicks has been incredible entertainment. Every game has been close, often coming down to the final minute, with thrilling comebacks on each side. Quantitatively, it’s been one of the best playoffs series to watch in a generation.
For the 411 NBA playoff series played since 1996, here’s how Sixers-Knicks stacks up so far:
Average excitement index: #3
Average comeback factor: #1
Average tension index: #11
That’s about as good as you can get. The closest rival is probably 2014 POR-HOU.