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.
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.
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.
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.
The New York Knicks made light work of the Philadelphia 76ers, 137-98, in Game 1 to draw first blood in their second-round series at Madison Square Garden on Monday.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The end of the first round has not only helped the Knicks get a better view of their personnel but also assess possible players to keep tabs on ahead of free agency.
The New York Knicks were down 2-1 heading into Game 4 against the Atlanta Hawks. The vibes for this rambunctious fan base were at an all-time low, as the Knicks had to play Game 4 in Atlanta.
Hold on, now: Is any New York Knicks fan to believe, while maintaining a straight face, that their team punched a Round 2 ticket while not having to worry about the champion Boston Celtics?
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.
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.
The Knicks’ first-round series against the Hawks shifted after Josh Hart decided he’d seen enough. According to Stefan Bondy of the New York Post, Hart pushed for the full-time defensive assignment on CJ McCollum after Game 3, even confronting a coach about it.
The New York Knicks won Game 6 easily, but one specific number speaks a lot about their control on the floor. It was a historic performance by OG Anunoby that set a new record for the franchise.