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Knicks Sweep 76ers 4-0, Embiid Misses Amid Trade Fallout

5/11/2026

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Summary

Knicks Sweep

The New York Knicks swept the Philadelphia 76ers 4-0 on May 10, 2026, winning 144-114.
Miles McBride scored 25 points and Jalen Brunson added 22, while Tyrese Maxey had 17.
Joel Embiid shot 8-for-8 but missed Game 2 with ankle issues, clashing with the front office after the Jared McCain trade.
Ownership will evaluate GM Daryl Morey and head coach Nick Nurse, who inherit the 22nd draft pick on June 23-24.

Summary

Sixers Rebuild

The Knicks added former Sixers 2018 first-round picks forward Mikal Bridges and guard Landry Shamet.
Rookie guard VJ Edgecombe said he will work whatever is needed to improve next season.
Joel Embiid expressed uncertainty about who will remain on the Sixers roster moving forward.
Losing Mikal Bridges and Landry Shamet, plus Joel Embiid’s health concerns, pushes Philadelphia to rebuild around younger talent like VJ Edgecombe and the 2024 draft class.

History

Historical Context

Following the 2026 postseason, the Knicks are reminded of their 1994 NBA Finals, when Houston defeated New York in a seven-game series and Hakeem Olajuwon earned Finals MVP. The 1994 loss, after a grueling path that set a franchise record of 25 postseason games, shows how the team’s fortunes have swung between near-championships and decisive victories.

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Knicks Sweep

The New York Knicks swept the Philadelphia 76ers 4-0 on May 10, 2026, winning 144-114.
Miles McBride scored 25 points and Jalen Brunson added 22, while Tyrese Maxey had 17.
Joel Embiid shot 8-for-8 but missed Game 2 with ankle issues, clashing with the front office after the Jared McCain trade.
Ownership will evaluate GM Daryl Morey and head coach Nick Nurse, who inherit the 22nd draft pick on June 23-24.

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