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.
The NBA confirmed the 76ers’ claims that Tyrese Maxey was fouled twice in the final seconds of Game 2 against the Knicks. The Last Two Minute report states that Josh Hart and Jalen Brunson should have been whistled for fouls on Maxey, which could have changed the outcome of the game.
Donte DiVincenzo’s miraculous three-pointer with just 13 seconds remaining propelled the New York Knicks to a thrilling 104-101 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 2 of their first-round playoff series. The win, clinched by an 8-0 scoring run in the final 27 seconds, marked a pivotal moment in Knicks playoff history, reminiscent of iconic postseason performances by legends such as Willis Reed, Patrick Ewing, and Larry Johnson.
Verno and KOC analyze the key moments and storylines from Monday night’s NBA playoff games, including Jamal Murray’s game-winner against the Lakers, the Knicks’ gritty win over the Sixers, the Cavs’ new-found identity, the Timberwolves’ potential with Anthony Edwards, Khris Middleton’s importance to the Bucks, the Mavs-Clippers series dynamic, and the Pelicans’ chances against the Thunder.
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.
Despite a benching in Game 1, Donte DiVincenzo bounced back with a strong performance in Game 2, scoring 19 points and hitting four 3-pointers, including the go-ahead trey with 13.1 seconds left, as the Knicks took a 2-0 series lead over the Sixers.
Despite Joel Embiid’s valiant effort, the Philadelphia Sixers fell to the New York Knicks 104-101 in Game 2 of the first round. Embiid put up impressive numbers with 34 points, 10 rebounds, and six assists. However, costly mistakes in the final seconds, including a turnover by Tyrese Maxey and a missed rebound, ultimately led to the Sixers’ downfall. Embiid remained determined despite the setback, expressing confidence in his team’s ability to turn things around in the series.
