The New York Knicks suffered a disappointing loss to the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 3 of their playoff series, with the final score being 125-114. Meanwhile, the New York Jets and New York Giants made their first-round selections in the 2024 NFL draft. Stay tuned for further updates and analysis on these significant events in the world of New York sports.
Jalen Brunson, averaging the fourth-most points in the NBA this season (28.7), has struggled in the first two games of the Knicks’ first-round series against the 76ers. Brunson, who has missed 39 of 55 field-goal attempts and 10 of 12 from 3-point range, has been swarmed by bigger bodies and affected at the basket by the 76ers’ defense. Despite the Knicks’ 2-0 lead, Brunson acknowledges the need to adjust and be more poised against the 76ers’ defensive strategy. Brunson’s teammates, particularly Josh Hart, have stepped up to support him in the wins.
Following a thrilling 104-101 victory over the 76ers in Game 2 of their playoff series, Knicks fans celebrated with vigor outside Madison Square Garden. Costumed fans crowd-surfed amidst chants of “Go New York, Go New York, Go” and “We want Boston,” hinting at their eagerness for a potential Eastern Conference final matchup with the Celtics.
The Knicks have taken a commanding 2-0 lead over the 76ers in their playoff series, after a thrilling 104-101 win on Thursday night. JJ recapped the game with The Ringer’s Raheem Palmer and Wosny Lambre on the Ringer NBA Show live postgame reaction. They discussed the key moments of the game, the performances of both teams, and their expectations for the rest of the series.
Despite Jalen Brunson’s poor shooting performance, the New York Knicks have taken a 2-0 lead in their first-round playoff series against the Philadelphia 76ers. Brunson missed 21 of 29 field goals in Monday night’s Game 2 win, but his lone 3-pointer in the final minutes proved to be crucial. Josh Hart and Donte DiVincenzo provided strong contributions for the Knicks, helping them overcome Brunson’s struggles.
Bojan Bogdanovic’s clutch three-pointers in the fourth quarter helped the New York Knicks beat the Philadelphia 76ers 104-101 and take a 2-0 lead in their first-round playoff series. The Croatian forward hit a three to give the Knicks a four-point lead with 10:03 remaining and another two possessions later to extend their lead to 85-78.
The New York Knicks secured a thrilling 104-101 Game 2 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers in the NBA Playoffs. After trailing by five points, Jalen Brunson and Donte DiVincenzo hit crucial three-pointers to give the Knicks the lead. Despite a late attempt by Joel Embiid, the Knicks held on for the win. Coach Tom Thibodeau emphasized the team’s never-say-die attitude and the role of luck in the game.
76ers stars Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey were cleared to play in Game 2 against the Knicks despite lingering health issues. Embiid, who is battling a knee injury, hobbled off the court late in Game 1 but returned to finish the game. Maxey is dealing with an illness that kept him questionable until the last minute. Both players are considered game-time decisions as the Sixers try to even the series after dropping Game 1.
The New York Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers face off in Game 2 of their first-round playoff series, with the Knicks aiming for a 2-0 advantage. Tyrese Maxey’s availability for the 76ers is uncertain due to an illness. The game will air on TNT with streaming options available on DirecTV Stream and Sling.
