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Timothee Chalamet makes bold Met Gala call and Knicks instantly reward him
Timothee Chalamet had two major New York events competing for his attention on Monday night, and he made the most Knicks decision possible. The Met Gala, the annual fashion fundraiser held for the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute, took place on the same night as Game 1 of the Knicks’ playoff series against the Philadelphia 76ers.
NBA News / Posting and Toasting / May 5
Knicks 137, 76ers 98: “Really surreal” 
Getting it right starts with getting it wrong. It’s true in math, mental health and Madison Square Garden, where last night the New York Knicks took a 1-0 series lead over Philadelphia with a 137-98 shellacking of the 76ers.
The 'Most 20-point playoff games by team' quiz
How many of the players with the most 20+ point games in a single postseason for each NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?
The '20-point, 15-rebound Game 7's' quiz
How many of the players in NBA history to score at least 20 points and haul in at least 15 rebounds in Game 7 of a postseason series since the NBA/ABA merger can you name in five minutes?
New York Knicks News / HITC / May 5
NY Knicks playoff momentum is something never seen in NBA history, and the numbers back it
The New York Knicks opened their second-round series in emphatic fashion, dismantling the Philadelphia 76ers 137-98 in Game 1. It was a statement performance from a team brimming with confidence.
The 25 greatest playoff games in NBA history
In the NBA, it's all about showing up and showing out in the posteason. With that in mind, here are the 25 greatest NBA playoff games of all time.
New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 5
Knicks star OG Anunoby’s stats since Anne Hathaway’s shoutout are insane
Ever since he received a shoutout from Anne Hathaway on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, New York Knicks star OG Anunoby has stepped up in the playoffs, and his stats are ridiculous.
New York Knicks News / The Spun / May 5
Ben Stiller Facing Heat For Missing Knicks Game On Monday Night
Comedian Ben Stiller has been one of the most high-profile New York Knicks fans for decades. So his absence from the Madison Square Garden courtside seats stuck out like a sore thumb in Game 1 last night.
New York Knicks News / Posting and Toasting / May 5
Knicks Bulletin: ‘When we do that, we’re playing our best basketball’
New York so good they can win games in two quarters and change. Philly so bad they can’t even beat the Knicks’ bench mob in a garbage-time war. Here’s the latest after Game 1.
New York Knicks News / Total Pro Sports / May 5
Frightening Scene Unfolds As Knicks Fans Trampled Over JR Smith & Others Outside MSG After Game 1 Win
Celebrations outside Madison Square Garden took a dangerous turn following the New York Knicks’ Game 1 win over the Philadelphia 76ers, with former star JR Smith caught in the middle of a chaotic crowd surge.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 5
Knicks superfan Ben Stiller really didn’t want to go to Met Gala over Game 1, but he’d do it again
It was clear that Ben Stiller wished he weren’t at the Met Gala and instead watching the New York Knicks beat the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 1 of their series, but if it meant a blowout win, he’d do it again.
The 25 defining moments of LeBron James' career
LeBron's career can't go on forever, can it? If it were to end tomorrow, it would be the greatest run of sustained excellence the league has ever seen.
New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 5
Knicks superfan Timothée Chalamet was giddy after Karl-Anthony Towns whispered in his ear after Game 1 win
Most people at Madison Square Garden for Game 1 between the New York Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers were elated, including Timothée Chalamet and Karl-Anthony Towns, who shared a moment following the big win.
New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / May 5
Game 1 Was More About The Knicks Peaking Than It Was Tired Sixers Legs
The New York Knicks have pitched a Johnny Vander Meer over the last two games. It wasn’t quite 54 consecutive outs, but it was as close to perfect as basketball can be for 96 minutes.
Karl-Anthony Towns News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 5
Knicks’ Karl-Anthony Towns highlights ‘special’ strength fueling historic wins
NEW YORK – The New York Knicks led the Philadelphia 76ers by as many as 40 points in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semi-Finals. That was 10 more than they needed to make history.
NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / May 5
The Knicks put the 76ers back on the back foot with a Game 1 avalanche
The Knicks did not win Game 1 by catching one lucky shooting wave. They won because Philadelphia had no answer once New York stretched the floor, attacked the paint and kept the ball moving, which is why this opener felt like a series problem and not a one-game accident.
Jalen Brunson News / Total Apex Sports / May 5
New York Knicks’ Playoff Fury: Jalen Brunson Leads a Ruthless Rout Of Philadelphia 76ers In Game 1
Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals unfolded inside Madison Square Garden with the kind of electricity that feels less like crowd noise and more like weather gathering in the rafters.
Karl-Anthony Towns News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 5
Why Karl-Anthony Towns is downplaying Knicks’ barrage of playoff blowouts
NEW YORK – The New York Knicks trounced the Philadelphia 76ers at home in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semi-Finals. The final score was 137-98. Mike Brown’s group became the first team in the play-by-play era to amass at least a 30-point lead in three consecutive playoff games.
New York Knicks News / Larry Brown Sports / May 5
Knicks accomplish feat in Game 1 never seen in NBA history
The New York Knicks have hit never-before-seen heights of dominance through their Eastern Conference semifinals opener against the Philadelphia 76ers. The Knicks gave the Sixers a public spanking on Monday at Madison Square Garden in Manhattan, N.Y.
Jalen Brunson News / Yardbarker / May 5
Jalen Brunson makes unique history in Knicks' Game 1 win over 76ers
Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks were absolutely pumping iron on Monday to begin their series against the Philadelphia 76ers. It was a blowout win for the Knicks, with the team towering over the 76ers, 137-98.
New York Knicks News / Ball Exclusives / May 5
Knicks dominate Sixers with red-hot shooting in Game 1
The New York Knicks made a statement on Monday with a 137-98 Game 1 blowout win over the Philadelphia 76ers. While the Knicks were out in front from the very beginning, the first quarter was a little more competitive.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 4
Jalen Brunson, Knicks make history with third-straight blowout win
With their series-opening win over the Philadelphia 76ers, the New York Knicks sent a message and continued to look unbeatable. The Knicks grabbed a 1-0 lead in their second-round series, dominating the 76ers to the tune of 137-98.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / May 4
Mikal Bridges accused of a dirty play on Joel Embiid in Game 1
Mikal Bridges delivered some pain to Joel Embiid in Monday’s Game 1. Bridges and the New York Knicks met Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday for the opening game of their second-round playoff series.
Mitchell Robinson News / New York Knicks on SI / May 4
Mitchell Robinson's Playoff Techs a Worry for Knicks in 76ers Series
76ers star Joel Embiid presents plenty of issues for the Knicks in the second round of the NBA postseason. Not only is he a special talent at center, but he's also the kind of player who loves to work the refs and lean into the theatrics if it'll help his team.
New York Knicks News / Hoops Wire / May 3
Knicks Notes: OG Anunoby, Mitchell Robinson, Mikal Bridges
The Knicks needed a lift to finish off the Hawks. They got something bigger than that. They got a glimpse of a different version of OG Anunoby. The guy known as their top defender turned into their go-to scorer when it mattered most.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 3
76ers complete historic series comeback to stun Celtics in Game 7
The Philadelphia 76ers appeared to be heading toward a first-round playoff exit, facing a 3-1 series deficit to the Boston Celtics. With Saturday's 109-100 win in Game 7, they are heading to the Eastern Conference semifinals for the first time since 2023.
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