Charles Barkley Calls Knicks Sweep of 76ers 'Embarrassing'
Summary
The New York Knicks defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 108-94 in Game 4 of the second-round NBA playoffs, completing a 4-0 series sweep. Despite predictions that the 76ers would win at home, the Knicks dominated most of the game and secured their fifth straight win and a spot in the Eastern Conference Finals.Key Facts
- The Knicks took a 3-0 lead before Game 4 and won again to finish the series 4-0 against the 76ers.
- Philadelphia 76ers started strong but were outplayed in the last three quarters of Game 4.
- Charles Barkley predicted a 76ers win and called a sweep "embarrassing," but the Knicks won anyway.
- The Knicks played without starter OG Anunoby but were led by Miles McBride, Jalen Brunson, and Karl-Anthony Towns.
- Joel Embiid scored 24 points on perfect shooting but his team still lost.
- Shaquille O’Neal also commented on the 76ers’ mental state, suggesting they were already defeated mentally.
- The Knicks will face either the Detroit Pistons or Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference Finals.
- This sweep followed the Oklahoma City Thunder’s similar 4-0 first-round sweep in the playoffs.
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