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The New York Knicks picked right up where they left off in Atlanta, starting the second round of the playoffs by crushing the Philadelphia 76ers 137-98. This is the fourth consecutive game New York has held an opponent under 100 points, and their offense might be better than their defense.
New York hit the ground running, with Jalen Brunson leading the way. The Knicks’ defense was stifling with physicality and pressure. The Sixers kept up early thanks to free throws, but the Knicks quickly began to break away as the efficiency gap widened.
This was two-way dominance. The Knicks shut down Philadelphia’s best players while scoring 109 points in three quarters before both teams’ benches entered for the fourth.
The Knicks have reached a level that few teams could hope to match. The only question is: “Can they keep this up?” Let’s celebrate the win by reviewing the player performances.
