Heroes, zeros from Knicks’ Game 2 win over 76ers: Karl-Anthony Towns cleaned up his game
Key Points:
- Jalen Brunson led the Knicks to a 108-102 victory over the 76ers, scoring 26 points with eight in the crucial fourth quarter, including the go-ahead jumper with 5:06 remaining.
- Tyrese Maxey struggled in the second half for the 76ers, finishing with just seven points after halftime, shooting 9-for-23 overall and committing six turnovers.
- Karl-Anthony Towns made a significant impact for the Knicks despite early foul trouble, finishing with 20 points, 10 rebounds, and seven assists, exploiting the 76ers' weakened defense without Joel Embiid.
- The 76ers shot only 21% from the field in the fourth quarter, managing just 12 points during the critical final period.