The Philadelphia 76ers kick off their playoff quest for revenge against the New York Knicks on Monday at 8 p.m. ET at Madison Square Garden. After an impressive comeback against the Boston Celtics, where they overcame a 3-1 deficit to win the series 4-3, the 76ers aim to rectify their previous playoff defeat to the Knicks, who eliminated them in the first round two years ago.

Key Players for the 76ers:

• Joel Embiid: 34 points, 12 rebounds in the decisive Game 7.
• Tyrese Maxey: 30 points, 11 rebounds in the same game.

The Knicks enter this matchup fresh off a dominant six-game victory over the Atlanta Hawks, highlighted by a remarkable 140-89 win in Game 6. Both teams split their regular-season series, setting the stage for an exciting playoff bout.

In the Western Conference, the Minnesota Timberwolves face the San Antonio Spurs at 9:30 p.m. ET. The Timberwolves, who surprised the Denver Nuggets by winning their first-round series 4-2, will be challenged by the Spurs, who advanced past the Portland Trail Blazers in five games.

In NHL action, the Philadelphia Flyers look to bounce back against the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 2 of their series at 7 p.m. ET. After a tough 3-0 loss in Game 1, the Flyers aim to level the series following a strong playoff performance against the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Betting Insights:

• 76ers at Knicks: Knicks favored by 7.5 points.
• Flyers at Hurricanes: Hurricanes are -265 favorites.
• White Sox at Angels: Angels favored at -161.

Monday promises to deliver thrilling matchups across the NBA and NHL, with fans eager to see if the 76ers can exact their revenge and if the Flyers can turn their series around.