Knicks deliver huge beating to the Sixers in the start of the Conference Semifinals

New York Knicks started the Eastern Conference semifinals in the 2026 NBA Playoffs with an uncontestable display, clearly surpassing Philadelphia 76ers by 137-98 in the first game played at Madison Square Garden. The game was practically decided before halftime, reflecting the excellent form of the New York team.

After a season marked by inconsistency, New York Knicks has found its best version at the most crucial moment, showing the solidity typical of a true playoff team.

The standout of the night was Jalen Brunson, who had a spectacular first half with 27 points, setting the pace of the game from the opening tip-off. The point guard finished the game with 35 points, leading an attack that completely overwhelmed the opposing defense.

Thanks to their accuracy and collective performance, New York Knicks reached halftime with a 23-point lead, leaving the game well under control long before the final stretch.

A streak for the history books

The victory was not only decisive but also historical. New York Knicks became the first team in NBA history to string together three consecutive playoff wins by at least a 25-point difference.

This streak began in the first round against the Atlanta Hawks and has continued with impressive authority. In this first game, the team achieved a 63% field goal accuracy and led by nearly 40 points, demonstrating complete superiority.

Philadelphia feels the strain

On the part of the Philadelphia 76ers, coach Nick Nurse opted to bench his starters midway through the third quarter, with the deficit already exceeding 30 points.

The decision seemed to be a response to both the game's progression and the accumulated fatigue of the team, which just 48 hours earlier had completed a demanding comeback against the Boston Celtics in the seventh game of their previous series.

Without energy or answers against New York Knicks' offensive onslaught, the 76ers couldn't compete in the opening of the series, highlighting the feelings of both teams.

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