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New York Knicks take a 3-1 lead over Philadelphia 76ers

Originally posted on The Predictors | By Miles Jordan | Last updated 4/29/24

The New York Knicks defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 97-92 in Game 5 on Sunday, April 28, to take a 3-1 lead in the Eastern Conference Playoffs.

Jalen Brunson was the catalyst for the Knicks, scoring a game-high 47 points and dishing out ten assists to record a double-double and move New York closer to the Eastern Conference Semi-Finals. Forward OG Anunoby was the only starter to score double digits, recording 16 points and 14 rebounds to join Brunson as the second Knick to record a double-double, and Miles McBride scored 13 points off the bench, the third and final Knick to score double-digits.

3-1 going back to NYC

Brunson 47 PTS | 10 AST
OG 16 PTS | 14 REB
Deuce 13 PTS | 4 REB pic.twitter.com/GpcVBmU3oF
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) April 28, 2024

The Sixers were led by center Joel Embiid, who scored 27 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to record a double-double and guard Tyrese Maxey, who scored 23 points and grabbed six rebounds and assists.

The Knicks held a one-point lead entering the fourth quarter and were able to edge away to capture a five-point victory to take a 3-1 lead over Philadelphia. The Knicks return home on Tuesday, April 30, hoping to win Game 5 in front of a home crowd and advance to the Eastern Conference Semi-Finals.

This article first appeared on The Predictors and was syndicated with permission.

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