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Knicks Beat 76ers 108-94, Lead Series 2-1

5/10/2026

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Summary

Knicks Beat 76ers

The New York Knicks beat the Philadelphia 76ers 108-94 in Game 3, giving the Knicks a 2-1 lead and sweep chance.
Jalen Brunson scored 33 points 11-of-22 shooting with nine assists.
Mikal Bridges added 23 points while Joel Embiid returned from injuries to post 18 points and six rebounds.
DraftKings lists the Knicks at –1.5 and the 76ers at +1.5.
The SportsLine model projects under 213.5 points and a Knicks sweep.

Summary

Timberwolves Stay Undefeated

The Minnesota Timberwolves entered Game 3 as only unbeaten home team in the 2026 playoffs, following a home loss on April 5, 2026, to Charlotte.
They beat Denver in all three home games by double digits, despite missing Anthony Edwards in Game 6.
The San Antonio Spurs posted second-best road record, 29-12, behind Oklahoma City.
In Game 2, five Spurs starters scored double figures in a 133-95 win, with Stephon Castle at 21 points.

Summary

Spurs Edge Timberwolves

Legends Candace Parker and Cynthia Cooper commented on the Knicks’ surge.
The Detroit Pistons lead the Cleveland Cavaliers 2-0 after Cade Cunningham and Tobias Harris scored 46 points.
Victor Wembanyama’s 39 points, 15 rebounds and five blocks gave the San Antonio Spurs a 2-1 edge over the Minnesota Timberwolves.
BetMGM odds list the Oklahoma City Thunder at –8.5 and –375, Los Angeles Lakers at +295, with a 211.5 over/under.

Summary

Thunder Quick Win

Joel Embiid is questionable for Game 3 with a line under 26.5 points.
Paul George is projected over 16.5 points as the Knicks lose OG Anunoby to a hamstring strain.
Anthony Edwards is under 22.5 points after a bone bruise limits his minutes, with the Spurs planning to trap him.
The Lakers play without Luka Doncic while the Sixers and Timberwolves list multiple starters as questionable, prompting a quick Thunder win prediction.

History

Historical Context

In 1999 the eighth-seeded Knicks reached the NBA Finals, where the San Antonio Spurs—first former ABA team—won the title in five games after a 37-13 regular season. It remains the Knicks’ last Finals appearance, illustrating how low seeds can alter franchise trajectories. The 2026 playoffs repeat that theme as the Knicks pursue a sweep of the 76ers while a Victor Wembanyama-led Spurs dominate the Timberwolves.

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Knicks Beat 76ers

The New York Knicks beat the Philadelphia 76ers 108-94 in Game 3, giving the Knicks a 2-1 lead and sweep chance.
Jalen Brunson scored 33 points 11-of-22 shooting with nine assists.
Mikal Bridges added 23 points while Joel Embiid returned from injuries to post 18 points and six rebounds.
DraftKings lists the Knicks at –1.5 and the 76ers at +1.5.
The SportsLine model projects under 213.5 points and a Knicks sweep.

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