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On YouTubeMikal Bridges News / Hoops Wire / May 5
Sixers’ Joel Embiid questions Mikal Bridges contact after hit to midsection
The Sixers took a loss in Game 1. Joel Embiid took a shot that drew attention. Embiid, who underwent an emergency appendectomy less than a month ago, appeared to grimace after taking contact to his midsection from Knicks forward Mikal Bridges during Monday’s game.
NBA News / Field Level Media / May 5
Knicks riding streak of big wins entering Game 2 vs. 76ers
It does not take much for championship-starved Big Apple basketball fans to daydream about what an NBA title run by the New York Knicks might look like.
Mike Brown News / Total Pro Sports / May 5
Knicks Eye Former Bulls Coach as Backup Plan if Mike Brown Is Dismissed
The New York Knicks are looking at a strong start in the Eastern Conference semifinals, but questions about their long-term coaching direction haven’t gone away.
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?
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.
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
Jalen Brunson gushes over Mikal Bridges after Game 1 win vs. 76ers
The New York Knicks struck first in their Eastern Conference Semifinal series against the Philadelphia 76ers with a resounding 137-98 win on Monday. Knicks forward Mikal Bridges helped lead the way in Game 1 with 17 points in 27 minutes, one of his best games of the playoffs thus far.
NBA News / New York Knicks on SI / May 5
3 Reasons the Knicks' Game 1 Should Have 76ers Deathly Afraid
The Knicks' emphatic Game 1 win certainly opened some eyes across the broader basketball world Monday night. This was also a contest New York should've won handily with the 76ers coming off an emotional Game 7 win.
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.
New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 5
JR Smith knocked down by mob of Knicks fans during raucous celebration outside MSG
It’s safe to say that New York fans were thrilled after their team’s Game 1 win over the Philadelphia 76ers, and fans mobbed former Knicks star JR Smith outside of Madison Square Garden (MSG) in a scary moment during the otherwise celebratory moment.
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 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 / 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.
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 / 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.
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.
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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