New York Knicks plan defence for Joel Embiid in 76ers playoff series

13 articles · Updated · Daily Knicks · May 5

At Madison Square Garden, Karl-Anthony Towns and Mitchell Robinson are central to limiting Embiid, who had 34 points, 12 rebounds and six assists in Philadelphia's closeout win over Boston.
Coach Nick Nurse said Robinson's size, strength and athleticism can immediately affect games, but New York's centres must avoid foul trouble and stay healthy to sustain their impact.
The Knicks beat Philadelphia in the 2024 playoffs, but Embiid also scored 50 points in Game 3, underscoring the challenge facing New York's championship hopes.

With his ankle injury and mental health concerns, can Mitchell Robinson truly be the reliable 'Embiid stopper' the Knicks need?

Is New York's Game 1 dominance a sustainable blueprint, or will Joel Embiid's adjustments expose their championship hopes?