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Final Injury Report for Knicks-76ers Game 3: Will OG Anunoby, Joel Embiid Play?

The New York Knicks are on the road on Friday night as they travel to take on the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.

New York enters Friday's game with a 2-0 lead in the series after defeating Philadelphia at home in Game 2 on Wednesday night.

 New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) © Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) © Kirby Lee-Imagn Images © Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

In Wednesday's victory over the 76ers, Jalen Brunson led the way for the Knicks as he recorded 26 points and six assists while Karl-Anthony Towns added 20 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists of his own.

Now New York will try to grab another victory in Game 3 on the road in Philadelphia on Friday as they look to take a commanding 3-0 series lead.

On the other side, Philadelphia enters Friday's contest trailing 0-2 in the series after losing on the road to the Knicks on Wednesday night in Game 2.

 Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey. Erik Williams-Imagn Images
Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey. Erik Williams-Imagn Images Erik Williams-Imagn Images

Tyrese Maxey led the way for the 76ers in Wednesday's loss as he ended the game with 26 points, three rebounds and six assists while Paul George recorded 19 points, six rebounds and four assists.

While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Game 3 on Friday night, both squads may be without multiple key players due to injuries.

Knicks Injury Report: Will OG Anunoby, Josh Hart Play?

For the Knicks, they have three players listed on their injury report, including both OG Anunoby and Josh Hart.

 New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby Brad Penner-Imagn Images
New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby Brad Penner-Imagn Images Brad Penner-Imagn Images

New York has listed Anunoby as questionable due to a right hamstring strain that he suffered in the fourth quarter of Wednesday's victory and he is considered day-to-day moving forward.

If Anunoby is sidelined, Miles McBride, Jordan Clarkson and Landry Shamet could all be in line for increased roles.

 New York Knicks guard Josh Hart (3) © Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
New York Knicks guard Josh Hart (3) © Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images © Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

The Knicks have also listed Hart as questionable due to a thumb sprain that he suffered in Game 2 and he is in danger of missing his first game of the playoffs.

Mitchell Robinson has been listed as probable and is expected to return after missing Wednesday's victory due to an illness.

76ers Injury Report: Will Joel Embiid Play?

On the other side, the 76ers have only one player listed on their injury report as they have listed star center Joel Embiid as questionable.

 Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) Winslow Townson-Imagn Images
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) Winslow Townson-Imagn Images arena

Philadelphia has listed Embiid as questionable due to a right ankle sprain and right hip soreness and he is in danger of missing his second consecutive contest.

If Embiid is sidelined once again, Andre Drummond and Adem Bona could both continue to have increased roles.

Fans can catch Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals between the Knicks and 76ers from Philadelphia on Friday night at 7:00 p.m. ET on Amazon Prime Video.

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This story was originally published May 8, 2026 at 12:00 PM.

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