Philadelphia at New York

Under Mike D'Antoni, the Knicks are no surprise. They are going to come out running and gunning, and that makes for an opponent mindset to try to take control of the game tempo. Which means that early in the game it becomes a matter of will, but the focus early here by the Sixers is obvious - they will keep the Knicks from getting into a quick-paced offensive rhythm. The Knicks have struggled getting it going offensively as opponents have adjusted to their style. The Knicks have yet to reach 50 points in the first half of their opening two games. And for that matter, they haven't reached 100 points in regulation, and the Sixers will be in no hurry here. I like the first half to go UNDER the total.