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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.
Philadelphia hosts Carolina in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals, aiming to avoid a series-ending sweep after a 4-1 loss in Game 3 marked by costly penalties and special-teams woes. With the series at 0-3, the Flyers must play with pride and smart puck management, get goals from all lines, lean on leaders Couturier and Sanheim, tighten their special teams, and capitalize on odd-man rushes if they hope to extend the series.
The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Detroit Pistons 116-109 in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals, with James Harden delivering key late shots and Max Strus making a pivotal steal for a go-ahead layup. Donovan Mitchell scored 35 points with 10 rebounds, while Cade Cunningham nearly had a postseason triple-double (27 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists) but committed eight turnovers as Cleveland closed the game strong and cut Detroit’s series lead to 2-1. The Cavaliers will host Game 4 on Monday.
Donovan Mitchell scored 35 and James Harden supplied clutch fourth-quarter baskets as the Cleveland Cavaliers narrowly beat the Detroit Pistons 116-109 in Game 3, cutting Detroit’s series lead to 2-1. Cade Cunningham posted a 27-point, 10-rebound, 10-assist triple-double but four late turnovers stalled Detroit’s rally as Cleveland, undefeated at home in the postseason, closed out the win and will host Game 4 in Cleveland.
Jalen Brunson scored 33 points and hit late baskets to lift the New York Knicks to a 109-94 win over the Philadelphia 76ers, giving New York a 3-0 series lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals. Josh Hart added 12 points and 11 rebounds, Mikal Bridges had 23, Embiid returned for Philadelphia with 18 points, and OG Anunoby sat out with a hamstring strain.
Jalen Brunson scored 33 points to lift the New York Knicks past the Philadelphia 76ers 108-94, giving New York a 3-0 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals. He overcame a slow start to finish 11-for-22 with 9 assists, while Mikal Bridges added 23 points and Josh Hart contributed a 12-point, 11-rebound performance as the Knicks pulled away in the fourth. Joel Embiid returned for Philly with 18 points, but Kelly Oubre Jr. (22) and Tyrese Maxey (17) kept the Sixers in contention, though Philly shot better from the line (13-16) than the Knicks (23-32) and couldn’t overcome the 50% team shooting by New York. Game 4 heads to Philadelphia on Sunday.
The Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers will face off in a decisive Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals. The game will be played in Boston, where the Celtics will have the home crowd advantage. The Sixers need their stars Joel Embiid and James Harden to show up in a big way, while the Celtics need to get Jayson Tatum going earlier in the game. The game is expected to be close, but the author predicts a 76ers win with the points.
The Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers will face off in Game 7 of their Eastern Conference semifinals series, with the winner advancing to the East finals against Miami. Both teams have played well on some nights and looked horrible on others, and legacies and narratives will be on the line. The Celtics aim to claim an elusive title, while Joel Embiid yearns to finally reach the conference finals. The stakes are high for both teams, and the winner will move one step closer to their championship goal.
Jalen Brunson's heroic performance of 41 points and five made 3-pointers was not enough to extend the Knicks' season as they lost to the Heat in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. Brunson played 45 gutty minutes and made one big shot after another to keep his team within shouting distance. However, his late turnover while trying to pass to Julius Randle proved costly. Despite the loss, Brunson had an awesome postseason, proving to be worth every penny of the four-year, $104 million deal the Knicks gave him last summer.
Joel Embiid led the Philadelphia 76ers to a 115-103 win over the Boston Celtics in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinals, putting them one win away from advancing to the Eastern Conference finals for the first time in his career. Embiid scored 33 points, while James Harden added 17 points, 8 rebounds, and 10 assists. Tyrese Maxey exploded for 30 points, and Tobias Harris finished with 16 points and 11 rebounds. The 76ers shot 50% from the field and 40% from 3-point range, while limiting the Celtics to 39.8% shooting overall and 31.6% from 3-point range.
The Miami Heat lead the New York Knicks 2-1 in their Eastern Conference semifinal series, with Game 4 being a crucial match for the Knicks. The team will have to improve from their season-low 86 points in the previous game to avoid being pushed to the brink of elimination. Immanuel Quickly is doubtful to play due to a sprained left ankle.
Jimmy Butler returned from injury to score 28 points and lead the Miami Heat to a dominant 105-86 victory over the New York Knicks in Game 3 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series, taking a 2-1 lead. The Heat never trailed and held the Knicks to 34.1% shooting and 20% from beyond the arc. The Knicks will need to bounce back in Game 4 or face a 3-1 series hole against a veteran Heat squad playing some very good basketball right now.
Despite the Philadelphia 76ers' blowout loss to the Boston Celtics in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals, coach Doc Rivers insists that Joel Embiid is healthy and feeling good after returning from a sprained LCL in his right knee. Embiid scored 15 points on 9 shot attempts and added 3 rebounds in the loss. The series is tied 1-1, and Game 3 is set for Friday in Philadelphia.
Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla poked fun at the media for not asking about the adjustments made from Game 1 to Game 2 after his team's 121-87 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers in the Eastern Conference Semifinals. Mazzulla's decision to play more Grant Williams helped Boston's defense and 3-point shooting, while an added emphasis on 3-point attempts paid off on the scoreboard. The Sixers will look to bounce back in Game 3 on Friday night.
Despite Joel Embiid's return to the starting lineup after a two-week absence due to a knee sprain, the Philadelphia 76ers were routed by the Boston Celtics 121-87 in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals. Embiid finished with 15 points and five blocks in 27 minutes, but the 76ers struggled to execute and shoot, finishing under 40% overall and 6-for-28 from 3-point range. The series now shifts to Philadelphia for Game 3, where the 76ers will look to protect their home court advantage.