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Knicks Tie 3-Point Record, Sweep 76ers to Reach Finals

5/11/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The Knicks tied an NBA record with 18 three-pointers in the first half.
They swept the Philadelphia 76ers 144-114 at Xfinity Mobile Arena, securing a second straight Eastern Conference Finals berth.
The 144 points set a franchise playoff high and yielded a 19.4-point average margin, the largest since 1983-84.
Josh Hart and Jalen Brunson said the team stays focused on a championship and will rest injured players such as OG Anunoby.

History

Historical Context

On March 2 2019 the Cavaliers poured 18 three-pointers in a half, a feat that mirrored the NBA’s move toward high-volume long-range shooting. The Knicks repeated the 18-three-pointer half on May 12 2024, underscoring how teams now build playoff game plans around the three-point shot. Earlier milestones, such as 18 three-point attempts in a 2009 game and a record seven makes in a half in 2010, illustrate the escalation.

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Story summary

The Knicks tied an NBA record with 18 three-pointers in the first half.
They swept the Philadelphia 76ers 144-114 at Xfinity Mobile Arena, securing a second straight Eastern Conference Finals berth.
The 144 points set a franchise playoff high and yielded a 19.4-point average margin, the largest since 1983-84.
Josh Hart and Jalen Brunson said the team stays focused on a championship and will rest injured players such as OG Anunoby.

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