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Sixers Vs. Knicks: Philadelphia Hopes To Give Doug Collins Win No. 400

The Philadelphia 76ers (26-20) will host the streaking New York Knicks (22-24) on Wednesday night at the Wells Fargo Center.

Sixers coach Doug Collins is looking for his 400th career win. Knicks interim coach Mike Woodson is 4-0 since taking over for Mike D'Antoni. The Sixers won the last meeting between the teams on March 11. The season series is tied at 1-1.

Matchup To Watch: Andre Iguodala vs. Carmelo Anthony

Iguodala has held Anthony to 40% shooting in the past four meetings. Anthony scored a team-high 22 points last game against the Sixers but only hit on 5-13 shots from the field. Iguodala came away with four steals in each meeting with the Knicks this season. In addition to playing solid defense against Anthony, Iguodala averages 17.5 points and 6.5 rebounds against New York this season.

Probable Starters:

SIXERS: Jrue Holiday, Evan Turner, Andre Iguodala, Elton Brand, Spencer Hawes

KNICKS: Jeremy Lin, Landry Fields, Carmelo Anthony, Amare Stoudemire, Tyson Chandler

Team Leaders:

Points: Lou Williams 15.8 (Sixers), Carmelo Anthony 20.6 (Knicks)

Rebounds: Spencer Hawes 8.0 (Sixers), Tyson Chandler 9.6 (Knicks)

Assists: Andre Igoudala 5.6 (Sixers), Jeremy Lin 6.3 (Knicks)

Game Info:

Time: 7 p.m.

TV: Comcast SportsNet

Radio: WIP

Venue: Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, PA

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