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Knicks Crush 76ers 137-98, Brunson Scores 35

5/5/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Knicks beat the 76ers 137-98 in Game 1 of Eastern semifinals at Madison Square Garden on May 4, 2026.
Jalen Brunson (Knicks guard) scored 35 points, 27 in the first half, as the Knicks shot 63% and held a 40-point halftime lead.
Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks forward) and OG Anunoby (Knicks forward) contributed 17 points, six rebounds and six assists, and 18 points on 7-for-8 shooting.
Knicks were -260 favorites for Game 2 in Philadelphia.

History

Historical Context

In 1994 Pat Riley-coached Knicks, after a 57-win regular season and featuring guard John Starks, defeated the Indiana Pacers in a Game 7 Eastern Conference Final, extending the Knicks’ record 25 playoff games and avenging Reggie Miller’s 25-point Game 5 performance. The franchise’s later 2026 rout of the Philadelphia 76ers echoed that postseason dominance, keeping the Knicks among betting favorites.

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Story summary

Knicks beat the 76ers 137-98 in Game 1 of Eastern semifinals at Madison Square Garden on May 4, 2026.
Jalen Brunson (Knicks guard) scored 35 points, 27 in the first half, as the Knicks shot 63% and held a 40-point halftime lead.
Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks forward) and OG Anunoby (Knicks forward) contributed 17 points, six rebounds and six assists, and 18 points on 7-for-8 shooting.
Knicks were -260 favorites for Game 2 in Philadelphia.

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