New York Knicks vs Philadelphia 76ers Final Score & Over/Under Result — May 8, 2026

The 214.5 market total looked vulnerable from the opening tip. Philadelphia and New York combined for 58 points in the first quarter—a scorching pace that suggested a potential shootout—but the game's trajectory shifted sharply in the second half. After the teams posted 112 combined points in the first half, they managed only 90 in the second, a 22-point drop that sent the total spiraling toward the under. The final combined score of 202 fell 12.5 points short of the number, and DAGGER's pregame lean to the under cashed decisively.

New York's defense tightened considerably after halftime, holding Philadelphia to just 42 combined points over the final two quarters. Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 33 points, 5 rebounds, and 9 assists, complemented by Mikal Bridges's 23 points and Landry Shamet's 15. For the 76ers, Kelly Oubre Jr. scored 22 points with 8 rebounds, while Joel Embiid contributed 18 points and 5 assists in a relatively quiet performance by his standards. Tyrese Maxey added 17 points and 7 assists but couldn't spark enough offensive flow.

The third quarter proved decisive: only 49 combined points, the lowest of the game, punctuated a defensive grind that had been building since halftime. New York's recent form—averaging 116.0 points scored while allowing just 100.7—proved more durable than Philadelphia's 103.5 offensive average, and the Knicks' 108–94 victory reflected that edge. The head-to-head series between these teams had previously showcased higher-scoring affairs, making this defensive-minded outcome a notable departure from their seasonal pattern.