Overview
- Jalen Brunson’s 33 points in Friday’s 108-94 win put New York up 3-0, setting up a sweep chance in Game 4 on Sunday in Philadelphia.
- Joel Embiid returned from ankle and hip issues for 18 points, while OG Anunoby remained out with a right hamstring strain and is listed day-to-day.
- New York’s depth and size shaped Game 3, with the Knicks’ bench outscoring Philadelphia’s 29-11, a 49-33 edge on the glass, and a decisive free-throw gap at 32-16.
- Knicks fans filled Xfinity Mobile Arena despite local Ticketmaster limits, creating audible New York chants that cut into Philadelphia’s home-court edge.
- Out West, Victor Wembanyama powered San Antonio’s 115-108 Game 3 win with 39 points, 15 rebounds, and five blocks, giving the Spurs a 2-1 lead before Sunday’s Game 4 in Minneapolis.