With that being said, the Knicks are still playing for something as they look to nail down the No. 3 seed in the East. They came out with a lot of energy and urgency and downed the Sixers by a score of 105-91. Depending on one's perspective, this is a perfect outcome for Philadelphia as it continues to position itself for the lottery on May 12.

Sixers fell to the Knicks 105-91 for their 9th-straight loss on Tuesdaynight at MSG.Sixers fall to Knicks 105-91 for their 9th-straight loss originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia

The Philadelphia 76ers will hit the road to take on the New York Knicks on Tuesday as they continue with their season.

The Sixers used their 52nd starting lineup this season and fell to 30 games under .500 with a loss Tuesday night to the Knicks.

The Philadelphia 76ers are in New York on Tuesday night to take on the Knicks with seven games left in the regular season. The Sixers hold the fifth-worst record in the league, giving them a much better chance of retaining their first-round pick in this year's draft.