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The Knicks erupted from long range, knocking down 25 3-pointers—tying the NBA playoff record—and rolled past Philadelphia 144-114 to sweep the series 4-0, earning a spot in the Eastern Conference Finals behind Deuce McBride’s seven 3s (25 points), plus 22 from Jalen Brunson and 17 from Karl-Anthony Towns, while Embiid led Philly with 24 in a season-ending defeat.
The New York Knicks completed a playoff sweep of the Philadelphia 76ers with a dominant 144-114 victory in Game 4, advancing to the Eastern Conference finals. Deuce McBride starred with 25 points on 7-for-9 from three after starting in place of OG Anunoby, while Jalen Brunson added 22 and Karl-Anthony Towns 17 with 10 assists. New York shot extremely well—about 57% from three and 54% from the field—while Philly struggled, especially from beyond the arc, as Embiid led Philadelphia with 24 points. The Knicks now await the winner of Detroit-Cleveland to determine their conference-final opponent.
The Knicks carry a 3-0 series lead into Game 4 in Philadelphia, with a chance to clinch the Eastern Conference Finals; OG Anunoby is questionable for New York and Joel Embiid is probable for Philadelphia as the Knicks chase the sweep in a 3:30 p.m. ET tilt on ABC.
The Knicks erased an early deficit in Philadelphia, then pulled away with a dominant second quarter and a late 13-3 run to beat the 76ers 108-94 and take a commanding 3-0 series lead. Jalen Brunson finished with 33 points and nine assists, Mikal Bridges scored 23 and defended Tyrese Maxey, and New York benefited from a strong bench effort while OG Anunoby was out and Karl-Anthony Towns played limited minutes due to foul trouble. Embiid had 18 and Maxey 17 for Philly, but a switch-heavy defense and timely scoring propelled the Knicks, who have now won six straight postseason games.
Knicks have controlled the series with elite paint play and an aggressive blitz on Tyrese Maxey; Game 3 hinges on Joel Embiid’s availability and OG Anunoby’s hamstring, with Mitchell Robinson likely returning to fortify NY, while Philadelphia must improve interior scoring and defense of the paint to avoid trailing 0-3.
At Madison Square Garden, the Knicks host the 76ers in Game 2 of the East semifinals as Philly is without Joel Embiid (hip soreness and an ankle sprain) and New York is without Mitchell Robinson (illness). Andre Drummond starts for Philadelphia, while the Knicks roll with their regular lineup. Early in the game, Philadelphia leads 7-5 as Tyrese Maxey remains scoreless through the opening minutes.
Jalen Brunson scored 35 points to spark the Knicks to a dominant 137-98 Game 1 win over the Philadelphia 76ers, a 39-point margin fueled by a 23-point halftime lead as Embiid and Maxey exited early in the third.
Jalen Brunson dropped 35 points (27 in the first half) as the Knicks rolled to a 137-98 blowout of the 76ers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals, building a 23-point halftime lead and letting starters rest in the fourth. The Knicks benefited from strong bench contributions and stifling defense, setting a momentum-shifting tone for the series ahead.
The Knicks and 76ers will face off in a highly anticipated playoff rematch after a 2-2 regular-season split, with analysts weighing edge in various matchups (guards, wings, and frontcourt). Notably, the home team lost all four regular-season meetings, setting the stage for a potentially tight series.
The Knicks advance to the second round after beating the Hawks and will face a healthier, red-hot 76ers who rallied from down 3-1 to knock off the Celtics. Philadelphia, the 7th seed, is led by a fully fit Joel Embiid (back from appendicitis) alongside Maxey and George, while New York, coached by Mike Brown, rode a late-series surge to reach the next round. The series begins Monday at Madison Square Garden as both teams chase more postseason history.
NBA.com’s preview for Game 7 highlights seven key numbers: Celtics have been 28 points per 100 possessions better in their wins (129.1 vs 101.1 in losses) and rely on 3-point shooting; Embiid has been the focal point in Jayson Tatum’s ball-screens (62 screens) with Celtics averaging 1.14 points per possession on those plays; Sixers start slow (85.7 points per 100 in the first quarter); Celtics’ starters have struggled to score (96.5 per 100); the series is jump-shot heavy (39.2% of shots in the paint); easy baskets are scarce (34.7 transition points per game); and clutch-time has been scarce (only 1 of 6 games within five points in the last five minutes).
Philadelphia forced a decisive Game 7 by beating Boston in Game 6, with Celtics star Jayson Tatum potentially sidelined by a left calf injury. If Tatum is limited, Philly’s defense and momentum give the Sixers an edge, though Boston could still win if Tatum plays effectively.
With Joel Embiid sidelined by an appendectomy and unlikely to return in the first round, the Philadelphia 76ers face a daunting hurdle against the Boston Celtics, making a deep playoff run unlikely without their MVP centerpiece.
There are no set return timelines for Philadelphia 76ers stars Joel Embiid and Paul George as they recover from knee surgeries, with both players taking a cautious, day-by-day approach to their rehabilitation and potential return to play.
Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George will miss the start of training camp due to a knee injury from offseason surgery, but he has made significant progress and is optimistic about his recovery, which is crucial for his performance this season after a challenging previous year.