BOSTON — The No. 7 seed Sixers will face the No. 3 seed Knicks in Round 2 of the playoffs, starting with Game 1 on Monday at Madison Square Garden. The teams split their regular-season series, and Sixers coach Nick Nurse acknowledges the Knicks’ strong lineup and depth, highlighting Jalen Brunson as a key challenge. The series schedule includes Games 1 through 4 with dates set, while Games 5 to 7 remain TBD. The Sixers, coming off a Game 7 victory over the Celtics, aim to match the Knicks’ energy and intensity.
