Overview
- The Knicks beat the 76ers 108-94 in Philadelphia on Friday, taking a 3-0 series lead behind Jalen Brunson’s 33 points and nine assists.
- New York’s depth and interior control set the tone, with a 29-11 bench edge, a 49-33 rebounding margin and a 32-16 free-throw advantage.
- New York played without OG Anunoby because of a right hamstring strain, and Landry Shamet stepped in with 15 points as Mikal Bridges scored 23 and Josh Hart posted 12 points and 11 rebounds.
- Philadelphia’s offense again faltered, with turnovers and a thin paint attack persisting as Joel Embiid returned yet looked limited by ankle and hip issues.
- Game 4 is Sunday at 3:30 p.m. ET in Philadelphia, and no NBA team has overcome a 0-3 deficit, leaving New York one win from the Eastern Conference finals.