Philadelphia 76ers Vs New York Knicks, Conference Semifinals: Knicks Take Commanding 3-0 Lead
The New York Knicks stormed to a 108-94 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday to take a commanding 3-0 lead in their second-round playoff series. Jalen Brunson led the way with 33 points and nine assists, while Mikal Bridges added 23 as New York dominated despite missing OG Anunoby. Joel Embiid returned for Philadelphia, but the Sixers faded after a bright start, with Paul George scoreless in the second half.
New York Knicks' Jalen Brunson, from right, goes up for a shot against Philadelphia 76ers' Kelly Oubre Jr. and Paul George as Karl-Anthony Towns defends during the second half of Game 3 in a second-round NBA basketball playoff series in Philadelphia. | Photo: AP/Matt Slocum
New York Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns, right, tries to get past Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid during the first half of Game 3 in a second-round NBA basketball playoff series in Philadelphia. | Photo: AP/Matt Slocum
Spike Lee watches before Game 3 in a second-round NBA basketball playoff series between the Philadelphia 76ers and the New York Knicks in Philadelphia. | Photo: AP/Matt Slocum
Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid goes up for a dunk during the second half of Game 3 in a second-round NBA basketball playoff series against the New York Knicks in Philadelphia. | Photo: AP/Matt Slocum
New York Knicks' Mikal Bridges (25) goes up for a shot against Philadelphia 76ers' Paul George (8) during the second half of Game 3 in a second-round NBA basketball playoff series in Philadelphia. | Photo: AP/Matt Slocum
New York Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns, left, tries to get past Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid during the first half of Game 3 in a second-round NBA basketball playoff series in Philadelphia. | Photo: AP/Matt Slocum
New York Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns, right, goes up for a shot against Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid during the first half of Game 3 in a second-round NBA basketball playoff series in Philadelphia. | Photo: AP/Matt Slocum
Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid reacts after a foul call during the first half of Game 3 in a second-round NBA basketball playoff series against the New York Knicks in Philadelphia. | Photo: AP/Matt Slocum
New York Knicks' Josh Hart, left, goes up for a shot against Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid during the first half of Game 3 in a second-round NBA basketball playoff series in Philadelphia. | Photo: AP/Matt Slocum
Philadelphia 76ers' Tyrese Maxey, left, tries to get past New York Knicks' Landry Shamet during the second half of Game 3 in a second-round NBA basketball playoff series in Philadelphia. | Photo: AP/Matt Slocum
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