Celtics or 76ers? Breaking down who Knicks should want next in playoffs

It’s a development most didn’t see coming.

Entering the postseason, it seemed a lock that the Knicks would face the Celtics in the second round as long as they got through the Hawks. But now, the Celtics and 76ers are set for a Game 7 — Saturday in Boston — to determine the Knicks’ next opponent.

So, who would the Knicks rather face? Let’s break it down:

The case for the 76ers

Joe Mazzulla and Nick Nurse have both won championships. But, even if he’s come under criticism this series, Mazzulla is a bona fide elite coach who is likely to win this year’s Coach of the Year award.