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In a classic Eastern Conference showdown on Friday night, the Philadelphia 76ers will play host to the New York Knicks on ESPN.

The 76ers are one of the best teams in the NBA, sporting a 23-10 record for the third spot in the Eastern Conference standings. They have the sixth best offense (120.7 points per game) and fourth best defense (110.5 points allowed per game).

The Knicks are holding down the eighth spot in the Eastern Conference, owning a 19-15 record after defeating the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday night. They own the league's 14th best offense (115.3 points per game) and 12th ranked defense (113.3 points allowed per game).

Philadelphia is led by MVP Joel Embiid's 34.8 points per game on 53.9 percent shooting from the field. Embiid is putting on another MVP-caliber season this year, averaging 11.8 rebounds and 6.2 assists per game, too. 

New York is led by Jalen Brunson, who is averaging 25.6 points per game on 46.3 percent shooting from the field. The Knicks recently traded RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley for OG Anunoby, who scored 11 points Wednesday night.

Here is everything you need to know about Knicks vs. 76ers, including television and streaming options.

What channel is Knicks vs. 76ers on today?

  • Date: Friday, Jan. 5
  • TV channel: ESPN
  • Live streaming: Sling TV

Knicks vs. 76ers will air on ESPN. Viewers can also stream the game on Sling TV.

Fans in the U.S. can watch the biggest games of the 2023-24 NBA season on Sling TV, which is now offering HALF OFF your first month! Sling base packages (Sling Orange or Sling Blue) start at just $20 for your first month, or you can get Sling Orange + Blue starting at $27.50 for your first month. There are no long-term contracts, and you can change your channel lineup anytime. DVR is included along with thousands of on-demand shows and movies.

What time is Knicks vs. 76ers tonight?

  • Date: Friday, Jan. 5
  • Time: 7:30 p.m. ET | 4:30 p.m. PT

Knicks vs. 76ers will tip off around 7:30 p.m. ET on Friday, Jan. 5 The game will be played at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia.

Knicks schedule 2023-24

Here are New York's next five games of the 2023-24 regular season:

Date Opponent Time (ET) TV channel
Jan. 5. at 76ers 7:30 p.m. ESPN
Jan. 6 at Wizards 7 p.m.
Jan. 9 vs Trail Blazers 7:30 p.m.
Jan. 11 at Mavericks 8:30 p.m.
Jan. 13 at Grizzlies 8 p.m.

76ers schedule 2023-24

Here are Philadelphia's next five games of the 2023-24 regular season:

Date Opponent Time (ET) TV channel
Jan. 5 vs Knicks 7:30 p.m. ESPN
Jan. 6 vs Jazz 7:30 p.m.
Jan. 10 at Hawks 7:30 p.m.
Jan. 12 vs Kings 7:30 p.m. ESPN
Jan. 15 vs Rockets 1 p.m. NBA TV

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Ryan Taylor is a Chicagoland native and currently resides in Lincoln Park, just north of the city. He graduated from DePaul University in 2022 with a bachelor's in journalism. He also ran cross country and track at the Division-1 level in the Big East conference. Ryan is an avid Chicago sports fan, with a staunch bias for the White Sox (sadly) over the Cubs. If not writing, he's probably lifting, playing basketball, or debating whether or not the Bears should keep Justin Fields.