NBA playoffs news, scores and highlights
New York Post • • general
Key Points:
- The Knicks struggled with foul trouble among their centers, including Karl-Anthony Towns and Ariel Hukporti, which forced head coach Mike Brown to use smaller lineups without Mitchell Robinson, who is out due to illness.
- Tyrese Maxey led the 76ers' offense, scoring 19 points by halftime and continuing to dominate in the fourth quarter, helping Philadelphia maintain a lead over the Knicks.
- Despite early shooting struggles from beyond the arc, the 76ers shot 59 percent in the first quarter and overcame the absence of Joel Embiid to lead 33-31 after 12 minutes.
- The Knicks' offense was hampered by poor three-point shooting, starting 1-for-7 from deep, with key players like Josh Hart and Jalen Brunson missing multiple attempts.
- A significant moment occurred when Karl-Anthony Towns was fouled on a drive and the foul was upgraded to a flagrant 1, giving the Knicks free throws and possession.
