The Philadelphia 76ers are heading home with their backs against the wall, and Game 3 against the New York Knicks is shaping up to be a must-win showdown. After dropping the first two games of this Round 2 series on the road, the Sixers are looking to ignite a comeback in front of their home crowd at the Xfinity Mobile Arena on Friday night.

Game 2 was a heartbreaker for Philadelphia. They held a lead in the fourth quarter, but the offense went ice-cold at the worst possible moment, allowing the Knicks to snatch away the win. Now, the Sixers need a spark, and they'll be counting on their stars—Tyrese Maxey, Paul George, and VJ Edgecombe—to step up and deliver. Home court has been a mixed bag for Philly in these playoffs (1-2), but that one victory was a clutch Game 6 win against the Boston Celtics that kept their Round 1 rally alive.

Injury news could play a major role in this pivotal matchup. For the Sixers, Joel Embiid is listed as questionable with a right ankle sprain and right hip soreness—his availability will be a huge factor. The Knicks have their own concerns, with OG Anunoby (right hamstring strain) and Josh Hart (left thumb sprain) both questionable, while Mitchell Robinson is probable after dealing with an illness.

Don't miss a second of the action. Game 3 tips off Friday night, and with the series shifting to Philly, expect an electric atmosphere as the Sixers fight to keep their season alive.