Amidst the frenzy of Madison Square Garden, the New York Knicks pulled off a remarkable 104-101 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers.
Despite struggling throughout the game, Jalen Brunson sparked a late surge with a 3-pointer. A fortunate bounce off the rim gave the Knicks hope.
Chaos ensued as the Knicks forced a turnover from Tyrese Maxey. Josh Hart intercepted the ball, leading to a missed shot by Donte DiVincenzo. Isaiah Hartenstein grabbed the rebound, setting up DiVincenzo for the game-winning three-pointer.
Maxey’s potential tying shot missed, and O.G. Anunoby sealed the win at the free-throw line. The Knicks’ victory came despite another subpar performance from Brunson, who shot below 30% for the series. However, his teammates stepped up, particularly his former Villanova companions Hart and DiVincenzo.
The 76ers, despite strong efforts from Embiid and Maxey, fell short in the crucial moments. Despite battling injuries, Embiid finished with 34 points and 11 rebounds, while Maxey contributed 35 points and 10 assists.
Josh Hart emerged as an unlikely hero in the first half, tallying 19 of the Knicks’ 49 points. The Knicks chipped away at the deficit and took the lead late in the third quarter, setting the stage for the thrilling finish.
Despite heated moments and a technical foul against Embiid, the Knicks remained focused and delivered a memorable victory at MSG.
