Game 3 Preview: Knicks edge hinges on Embiid, Anunoby status as paint and blitz battle looms

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Knicks have controlled the series with elite paint play and an aggressive blitz on Tyrese Maxey; Game 3 hinges on Joel Embiid’s availability and OG Anunoby’s hamstring, with Mitchell Robinson likely returning to fortify NY, while Philadelphia must improve interior scoring and defense of the paint to avoid trailing 0-3.
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