Knicks vs 76ers: Rivalry and 2026-27
On the Knicks head-to-head table, the Knicks are 214-267 against the 76ers in 481 games. In the 2026 playoffs the Knicks swept the 76ers 4-0 in the Eastern Conference semifinals, then won the championship by beating the Spurs 4-1. LeBron James signed with the 76ers in July 2026. Stats as of October 3, 2026, Basketball-Reference has no 2026-27 regular-season game log. NBA.com lists the 76ers at the Knicks on October 20, 2026, at 7:00 pm ET. There is no forecast for that game.
Deciding factor: No page-level winner and no 2026-27 prediction. The head-to-head row and the 2026 series are finished results.
Key fact: Knicks are 214-267 against the 76ers in 481 games on the Knicks head-to-head table. They swept the 76ers 4-0 in the 2026 East semifinals and beat the Spurs 4-1 in the Finals. The October 20 opener is a schedule fact.
Head-to-head table: Knicks 214 wins, 267 losses in 481 games. 2026 Eastern Conference semifinals: Knicks swept the 76ers 4-0. 2026 NBA Finals: Knicks beat the Spurs 4-1 and are the league champion on Basketball-Reference's 2026 playoff page. 2026-27 season: LeBron James signed with the 76ers in July 2026. Stats as of October 3, 2026, there is no regular-season game log. The 76ers are at the Knicks on October 20, 2026, at 7:00 pm ET. Neither is named the winner of that game, and there is no forecast for it.
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Key Differences at a Glance
- Head-to-head row:214 wins, 267 losses in 481 games vs 267 wins, 214 losses in those games
- 2026 East semifinals:✓ New York Knicks wins(Won 4-0 vs Lost 0-4)
- 2026 NBA Finals:✓ New York Knicks wins(Beat the Spurs 4-1 vs Not in the Finals)
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| Metric | New York Knicks | Philadelphia 76ers | Ratio |
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| October 20, 2026 | Home against Philadelphia, 7:00 pm ET | At New York, 7:00 pm ET |
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Key Differences
5 attributes compared head-to-head
- 214 wins, 267 losses in 481 gamesHead-to-head row267 wins, 214 losses in those games
- Won 4-0(winner)2026 East semifinalsLost 0-4
- Beat the Spurs 4-1(winner)2026 NBA FinalsNot in the Finals
- 2026 champions. No game log yet2026-27 roster noteLeBron signed in July 2026
- Home against Philadelphia, 7:00 pm ETOctober 20, 2026At New York, 7:00 pm ET
- Head-to-head row
New York Knicks
214 wins, 267 losses in 481 games
Philadelphia 76ers
267 wins, 214 losses in those games
- 2026 East semifinals
New York Knicks
Won 4-0(winner)
Philadelphia 76ers
Lost 0-4
- 2026 NBA Finals
New York Knicks
Beat the Spurs 4-1(winner)
Philadelphia 76ers
Not in the Finals
- 2026-27 roster note
New York Knicks
2026 champions. No game log yet
Philadelphia 76ers
LeBron signed in July 2026
- October 20, 2026
New York Knicks
Home against Philadelphia, 7:00 pm ET
Philadelphia 76ers
At New York, 7:00 pm ET
Full Comparison
| Attribute | New York Knicks | Philadelphia 76ers |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 East semifinals | Won 4-0(winner) | Lost 0-4 |
| 2026 Finals | Beat the Spurs 4-1(winner) | Not in the Finals |
| October 20, 2026 | Home against Philadelphia, 7:00 pm ETTie | At New York, 7:00 pm ETTie |
| Points per game in that row | 103.6 scored, 104.4 allowed | 104.4 scored, 103.6 allowed |
| Championships on the Knicks header | 3 listed | Not on this Knicks table |
| Regular-season line | None yet. Stats as of October 3, 2026. | None yet. LeBron signed in July 2026. Stats as of October 3, 2026. |
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Frequently Asked Questions
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On the Knicks head-to-head table at Basketball-Reference, the Knicks are 214-267 in 481 games. The same row lists 103.6 points scored per game and 104.4 points allowed per game. Basketball-Reference does not label that row as regular season only, so that label is not added. The 76ers' side of the same row is 267 wins and 214 losses.
The Knicks swept the 76ers 4-0 in the 2026 Eastern Conference semifinals. Basketball-Reference lists the games as May 4, Philadelphia 98 at New York 137; May 6, Philadelphia 102 at New York 108; May 8, New York 108 at Philadelphia 94; and May 10, New York 144 at Philadelphia 114. Jalen Brunson's series line on the series page is 29.0 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 6.0 assists in 4 games. The same playoff index says the 76ers had beaten the Celtics 4-3 in the first round.
Yes. Basketball-Reference's 2026 playoff page names the New York Knicks the league champion. The Finals were Knicks over Spurs, 4-1. The games were June 3, New York 105 at San Antonio 95; June 5, New York 105 at San Antonio 104; June 8, San Antonio 115 at New York 111; June 10, San Antonio 106 at New York 107; and June 13, New York 94 at San Antonio 90. Jalen Brunson was Finals MVP at 32.6 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 4.6 assists.
Yes, in July 2026. NBA.com's story, updated July 27, 2026, says he announced the move on social media Friday and that it became official on Sunday. His posts on that story are dated July 24, 2026, and the 76ers' post is dated July 27, 2026. The same story says the 76ers went 45-37 last season and were swept in the second round by the champion Knicks. He said he believes he can help make the 76ers a championship team. That is his statement, not a prediction.
NBA.com's games page for October 20, 2026 lists Philadelphia at New York at 7:00 pm ET. That is a schedule fact. Stats as of October 3, 2026, Basketball-Reference has no 2026-27 regular-season game log for either team. There is no forecast for the opener or the season series.
Only the 2026 Eastern Conference semifinals. Basketball-Reference lists that series. Earlier series from other sites are not included. Basketball-Reference lists 3 championships, 81 seasons, a 3,078-3,191 record, and 47 playoff appearances for the Knicks. It does not break those championships into a series list.
Analysis: New York Knicks vs Philadelphia 76ers
The Knicks are 214-267 against the 76ers in 481 games on the Knicks head-to-head table. In the 2026 playoffs they swept the 76ers 4-0, then beat the Spurs 4-1 for the championship. LeBron James signed with the 76ers in July 2026. There is no 2026-27 forecast.
2026-27 season. Stats as of October 3, 2026. No regular-season game log is on Basketball-Reference for this matchup, so no 2026-27 scoring line or projection is quoted. NBA.com lists Philadelphia at New York on October 20, 2026, at 7:00 pm ET. That is the schedule. It is not a pick. LeBron's move is a roster fact: NBA.com says he announced it Friday, that it became official on Sunday, that his posts are dated July 24, 2026, and that the 76ers' post is dated July 27, 2026. The story says the 76ers went 45-37 and were swept by the Knicks in the second round.
Head-to-head. The Knicks row against the 76ers is 481 games, 214 wins, 267 losses, a .445 win percentage, 103.6 points scored per game, and 104.4 points allowed per game. The Knicks franchise header lists 81 seasons from 1946-47 through 2026-27, a 3,078-3,191 record, 47 playoff appearances, and 3 championships. The 3 is not a claim about how many of those titles came in 2026. The 2026 title is stated from the playoff index, which names the Knicks the league champion.
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2026 playoffs. The East semifinals were a sweep. May 4, Philadelphia 98 at New York 137. May 6, Philadelphia 102 at New York 108. May 8, New York 108 at Philadelphia 94. May 10, New York 144 at Philadelphia 114. Brunson's series line is 29.0 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 6.0 assists in 4 games. The 76ers' first-round series on the same index was a 4-3 win over the Celtics. The Finals were Knicks over Spurs, 4-1, and Brunson was Finals MVP at 32.6 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 4.6 assists. Earlier Knicks-76ers playoff series are not in these sources, so they are not included.
The signing story's betting prices are not given, and no contract figure for LeBron is given. Those lines are labeled as reports or as prices.
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New York Knicks on Wikipedia (opens in new tab)
214-267 against the 76ers on the Knicks head-to-head table. 2026 NBA champions. Swept the 76ers 4-0 in the East semifinals.
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Philadelphia 76ers on Wikipedia (opens in new tab)
267-214 on the other side of the Knicks head-to-head row. Swept by the Knicks in the 2026 East semifinals. LeBron James signed in July 2026.
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Basketball-Reference Knicks head-to-head (opens in new tab)
Knicks vs 76ers: 481 games, 214 wins, 267 losses, 103.6 points scored per game, 104.4 allowed. Franchise header: 3 championships.
Basketball-Reference 2026 playoffs (opens in new tab)
Knicks are league champion. Finals: Knicks over Spurs 4-1. East semifinals: Knicks over 76ers 4-0.
2026 East semifinals series page (opens in new tab)
Game scores and Brunson's series line of 29.0 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 6.0 assists.
NBA.com: LeBron signs with the 76ers (opens in new tab)
Updated July 27, 2026. July signing. 76ers went 45-37 and were swept by the Knicks. Contract dollars and betting odds are not used.
NBA.com games for October 20, 2026 (opens in new tab)
Philadelphia at New York, 7:00 pm ET. Schedule fact only.
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