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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 / 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 / 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.
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 / 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.
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 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.
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.
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.
New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 4
Knicks’ Josh Hart pranks Jimmy Fallon in Game 1 blowout vs. 76ers
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.
New York Knicks 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.
NBA News / New York Knicks on SI / May 4
Knicks May Take Long Look at Hawks Backup in Free Agency After Series Win
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.
Knicks Played Chess While Hawks Played Checkers in Round 1
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.
New York Knicks News / Knicks X-Factor / May 3
The New York Knicks’ golden opportunity reckoning is here
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?
New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / May 3
Knicks Second-Round Playoff Schedule: Dates, Times, TV Channel
May is here, and the Knicks have spent the early days of the new month recovering from their first-round series win over the Hawks. Some New York fans
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.
New York Knicks News / Hoops Wire / May 2
Knicks Notes: Josh Hart, Karl-Anthony Towns, contender status
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.
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