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Knicks Edge 76ers as Wembanyama Sets 12-Block Playoff Record

5/8/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The Knicks limited the 76ers to 12 points in the final 12 minutes and won 108-102 before 19,812 fans.
Victor Wembanyama recorded a playoff-record 12 blocks in Game 1, with officials yet to rule them illegal.
The win demonstrated the Knicks’ ability to close tight playoff games, a skill they highlighted afterward.
Analysts later warned the victory could mask underlying issues and questioned the Knicks’ consistency without forward OG Anunoby.

History

Historical Context

On June 14 1998 the Chicago Bulls sealed their sixth championship at Utah’s Delta Center, beating the Jazz 87–86 after Michael Jordan’s 45-point performance and a game-winning jumper over Bryon Russell. Both clubs had tied the league’s best 62-20 record, and the low-scoring finale reinforced a growing NBA trend of defense-driven postseason victories.

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Story summary

The Knicks limited the 76ers to 12 points in the final 12 minutes and won 108-102 before 19,812 fans.
Victor Wembanyama recorded a playoff-record 12 blocks in Game 1, with officials yet to rule them illegal.
The win demonstrated the Knicks’ ability to close tight playoff games, a skill they highlighted afterward.
Analysts later warned the victory could mask underlying issues and questioned the Knicks’ consistency without forward OG Anunoby.

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