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.

Updated on: 9 May 2026 3:37 pm

Published at: 9 May 2026 3:37 pm

Philadelphia 76ers Vs New York Knicks, Conference Semifinals-Jalen Brunson

New York Knicks' Jalen Brunson, left, reacts past Philadelphia 76ers' Kelly Oubre Jr. during the first half of Game 3 in a second-round NBA basketball playoff series in Philadelphia. | Photo: AP/Matt Slocum

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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

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Philadelphia 76ers Vs New York Knicks, Conference Semifinals-Karl-Anthony Towns

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

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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

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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

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Philadelphia 76ers Vs New York Knicks, Conference Semifinals-Mikal Bridges

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

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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

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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

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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

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Philadelphia 76ers Vs New York Knicks, Conference Semifinals-Josh Hart

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

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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