NBA playoffs: Record-breaking Knicks sweep 76ers as New York fans take over Philadelphia
Summary
The New York Knicks swept the Philadelphia 76ers 4-0 in their NBA playoff series, winning the final game 144-114. The Knicks set a record by making 11 three-pointers in the first quarter and advanced to the Eastern Conference finals for the second year in a row.Key Facts
- The Knicks won the series against the 76ers by sweeping all four games.
- New York made 11 three-pointers in the first quarter, tying an NBA playoff record.
- Deuce McBride scored 25 points and helped set the three-point record.
- The Knicks will face the winner of the Cleveland vs. Detroit series in the Eastern Conference finals.
- Knicks fans were loud and supportive even in Philadelphia’s arena.
- The 76ers have not passed the second round of the playoffs since 2001.
- Joel Embiid scored 24 points for the 76ers despite an injury-filled season.
- The Knicks replaced coach Tom Thibodeau with Mike Brown before this successful playoff run.
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