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Knicks Take 3-0 Lead With Game 3 Win in Philadelphia

The result leaves Philadelphia needing a comeback no NBA team has ever completed from 0-3.

Overview

  • New York's 108-94 road win Friday in Philadelphia put the Knicks up 3-0 in the Eastern Conference semifinals.
  • Jalen Brunson led the way with 33 points and nine assists as Mikal Bridges added 23 in a steady scoring night.
  • The Knicks controlled possessions with a 49-33 rebounding edge and a 32-16 free-throw advantage, which turned extra shots into a comfortable margin.
  • OG Anunoby sat with a right hamstring strain, while Joel Embiid returned from ankle and hip issues but looked limited and finished with 18 points, six rebounds and five assists.
  • New York’s bench changed the game as Landry Shamet scored 15 and the reserves outscored Philadelphia’s 29-11, setting up a sweep chance in Sunday’s Game 4 at 3:30 p.m. ET.