Is Joel Embiid playing tonight? 76ers vs. Knicks time, TV channel and live stream for Game 6

It’s win-or-go-home time for the 76ers.

New York had Philadelphia on the ropes in Game 5, but two big-time 3-pointers from Tyrese Maxey helped the 76ers force overtime, where they outlasted the Knicks to force a Game 6.

The 76ers now return to Philadelphia for Game 6. Having a healthy Joel Embiid would help as Philly looks to force a Game 7 in New York, but the seven-time All-Star is dealing with a number of injuries, a couple of which made him questionable for Game 5.

Will Embiid be available to play in Game 6? Here’s the latest on his status for Thursday’s game.

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Is Joel Embiid playing tonight?Embiid has been upgraded from questionable to available for Game 6.

Embiid has been battling a number of injuries in the playoffs. He was listed as questionable for Game 5 due to left knee injury recovery and a migraine. Additionally, he’s playing through a “mild case” of Bell’s palsy, a condition that causes sudden weakness of the muscles in one side of the face.

Those issues haven’t kept Embiid out of a game in the 2024 NBA Playoffs yet. Through five games against the Knicks, he’s averaging 31.8 points, 10.4 rebounds and 6.4 assists, though he’s shooting only 43.5 percent from the field. He logged 48 minutes in Philadelphia’s Game 5 win, his most yet in the series.

Embiid was limited to 39 of 82 games in the regular season because of a left knee injury.

What time is 76ers vs. Knicks tonight?Date: Thursday, May 2Time: 9:00 p.m. ET | 6:00 p.m. PTThe 76ers and Knicks will battle in Game 6 on Thursday, May 2. The game is scheduled to tip off around 9 p.m. ET from the Wells Fargo Arena in Philadelphia, PA.

What channel is 76ers vs. Knicks?Date: Thursday, May 2TV channel: TNTLive streaming: Sling TVGame 6 will be broadcast on TNT. Viewers can also stream the game on Sling TV.

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76ers vs. Knicks schedule, results Date Game/Result Time (ET) TV/Live stream April 20 Knicks 111, 76ers 104 — — April 22 Knicks 104, 76ers 101 — — April 25 76ers 125, Knicks 114 — — April 28 Knicks 97, 76ers 92 — — April 30 76ers 112, Knicks 106 (OT) — — May 2 Game 6 9:00 p.m. TNT, Sling May 4 Game 7* TBD TNT, Sling*If necessary

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Scott Rafferty is a Senior NBA Editor for The Sporting News