76ers vs Knicks Game Preview
On April 30, the New York Knicks will host the Philadelphia 76ers again at Madison Square Garden for Game 5 of their first-round, best-of-7 Eastern Conference series. The Knicks are up 3-1 in the series. Find more articles like this for the best basketball analysis out there.
76ers Analysis: Coming off a close 5-point loss
In this seven-game series, the Philadelphia 76ers came home down 2-0, and their first goal was to tie the series with two victories at home. But the Knicks had other intentions on Sunday, as the Sixers lost 97-92 to the Knicks in Philadelphia, and now they are down three games to one in this best-of-seven series. Playing without center Mitchell Robinson, the Sixers led by ten points at the end of the first quarter and appeared to be in control of their game against the injured Knicks. The Knicks showed no signs of weakness as they seized the lead in the third quarter and easily won. The Sixers’ double-digit lead vanished in the first half without center Joel Embiid, forcing them to play him the entire second half.
Knicks Analysis: Jalen Brunson is playing lights out
Guard Jalen Brunson is still carrying New York (knee, probable). On the floor, Brunson is a reliable scorer who has a talent for energizing his teammates. The Villanova product leads the squad in assists (9) and points (33) respectively. Brunson scored 47 points and dished out 10 assists in his most recent game. In the Knicks’ playoff history, this was the 1st game in which they had more than 40 points and ten assists. Forward OG Anunoby is a fantastic frontcourt player who can move both ways. Anunoby can disorient opposition ball handlers with his length and agility. The Indiana player also makes cuts to the hoop to open up easy baskets.
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76ers vs Knicks Game Information
Date: 04/30/2024
Time: 07:05 PM EST
Location: American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX.
How to Watch 76ers vs Knicks: ESPN2
Live Stream: CBS.com
