Jalen Brunson torches 76ers as Knicks extend playoff dominance in Game 1 blowout

Key Points:

• The New York Knicks dominated Game 1 of their second-round playoff series against the Philadelphia 76ers, winning 137-98 and marking their fourth straight postseason victory by 16-plus points, outscoring opponents by a combined 135 points in their last four games—an NBA playoff record.
• Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 35 points, 3 assists, and 2 steals on efficient shooting (12 of 18), while four Knicks starters scored in double figures and shot 50% or better from the field and three-point range, contributing to the team's 64% shooting overall.
• Karl-Anthony Towns and OG Anunoby also had strong performances with 17 and 18 points respectively, helping the Knicks dominate both inside and outside, while the 76ers struggled offensively and defensively.
• Joel Embiid, playing in his fifth straight game after an emergency appendectomy, was limited to 14 points on 3 of 11 shooting, and the 76ers looked fatigued after a tough seven-game series against the Celtics, shooting only 41% as a team and being outrebounded 39-28.
• The 76ers must regroup quickly for Game 2 on Wednesday night as they look to stay competitive in the series against a Knicks team playing their best basketball of the season.