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Plenty of star power will be on display for Round 2 on the Eastern Conference side of the 2026 NBA Playoffs.

The third-seeded New York Knicks will open their series against the seventh-seeded Philadelphia 76ers on Monday, with both teams coming off lengthy first-round matchups and with plenty of momentum.

For the Knicks, it took them six games to best the Hawks, but their Game 6 win was more than convincing, winning by 51 points. Philadelphia, meanwhile, finally beat the Celtics in the postseason, coming back from a 3-1 deficit to take the series in seven games. Now, the two historic franchises will meet with a conference finals bid on the line.

Here's what you need to know about Monday's matchup between the Knicks and 76ers, including broadcast information and start time.

What channel is Knicks vs. 76ers on today?

• TV channel: NBC

• Live stream: Peacock

Knicks vs. 76ers Game 1 will be broadcast by NBC and will stream live on Peacock.

Peacock features live coverage of NFL Sunday Night Football, the NBA, the Olympic and Paralympic Games, Premier League soccer, Big Ten football and basketball, Notre Dame football, Big East and Big 12 basketball, PGA Tour golf, the Tour de France, and more.

Knicks vs. 76ers start time

• Date: Monday, May 4

• Time: 8 p.m. ET

Game 1 of the NBA Playoffs series between New York and Philadelphia is set to tip off at 8 p.m. ET from Madison Square Garden in New York.

Knicks vs. 76ers series schedule

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