The Philadelphia 76ers are gearing up for a pivotal Game 2 against the New York Knicks on Wednesday night, aiming to even the series before it shifts back to Philadelphia for Friday's Game 3. Known for their resilience all season, the Sixers will need to tap into that grit once again after a tough start to the Round 2 matchup.

On the injury front, all eyes are on Joel Embiid. The reigning 2023 MVP is listed as probable for Game 2 due to a right ankle sprain. Embiid struggled in the series opener, finishing with just 14 points on 3-for-11 shooting, though he managed to get to the free-throw line nine times, sinking eight of those attempts. It's a performance that fans hope he'll bounce back from, especially given his history of rising to the occasion after setbacks.

The Sixers have a track record of recovering from tough losses—just look back at their first-round series against the Boston Celtics, where they absorbed two ugly 32-point defeats but came back to win the next game each time. That same fighting spirit will be crucial as they take on a hungry Knicks team at Madison Square Garden.

Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. EDT on Wednesday. For fans wearing their Sixers gear, this is a game where every play counts—and Embiid's status will be a key storyline to watch as the team looks to level the series.