Game 4 live updates, score, highlights, box score
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Key Points:
- The Philadelphia 76ers face elimination in Game 4 against the New York Knicks, trailing the series 3-0 and needing a win to force a Game 5; no NBA team has ever overcome a 3-0 playoff deficit in a best-of-seven series.
- The Knicks have dominated early in Game 4, leading 81-57 at halftime with strong three-point shooting, including 6-of-7 from Miles McBride, while the Sixers' bench has been largely ineffective throughout the series.
- Joel Embiid remains the sole bright spot for the Sixers, scoring efficiently with 19 points on perfect shooting despite recent injuries, but key players like Paul George and Tyrese Maxey have struggled offensively.
- The Knicks have capitalized on the absence of OG Anunoby due to a hamstring injury, with Jalen Brunson leading the charge by averaging over 31 points per game against the Sixers and maintaining high shooting efficiency.
- The game atmosphere heavily favors the Knicks with a loud, pro-New York crowd dominating the arena, adding pressure on the Sixers as they attempt to stave off elimination on home court.
