NBA analyst: Knicks could pose a big problem for Sixers in the playoffs
NBA analyst: Knicks could pose a big problem for Sixers in the playoffs Updated May 07, 2021; Posted May 07, 2021 The Sixers and the Knicks could be an Eastern Conference semifinals matchup if the Sixers earn the top seed.(Elsa/Pool Photo via AP) Facebook Share When the Sixers take the floor tonight against the New Orleans Pelicans, they will do so with a 2.5-game lead over the Nets for the top seed in the Eastern Conference and three games ahead of the Milwaukee Bucks. With six games left in the season, the Sixers are angling to get home-court advantage on their side of the bracket.