The 76ers are trying to avoid falling into a 3-0 hole against the Knicks in Game 3 of their second-round playoff series.

Nick Nurse said Joel Embiid gave the Philadelphia 76ers "everything he could" when returning from injury to play the New York Knicks on Friday night in Game 3 of the second round.

New York Knicks coach Mike Brown sends his condolences to Philadelphia 76ers coach Nick Nurse.

Joel Embiid’s worst fear came true. After completing a 3-1 comeback against the Celtics, The Process knew the Knicks were up next. “Last time we played the Knicks, it felt like this was Madison Square Garden East,

Jalen Brunson led the New York Knicks to a 108-94 Game 3 win over Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday, giving New York a commanding 3-0 series lead in the second round of the NBA playoffs.

The Philadelphia 76ers made another effort to get Philly fans into their arena, announcing plans Friday to donate 500 tickets to community groups for every home game of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Knicks.

Anunoby suffered a right hamstring strain during the Knicks’ 108-102 Game 2 win on Wednesday at Madison Square Garden. But imaging revealed that it is a “very minor” strain, The Post’s Stefan Bondy reported, and he is truly considered day-to-day with confidence he should not miss much time.

Philadelphia’s bench has been lacking this postseason, while two players that were essentially given away are blossoming into stars.