In Game 6 of the NBA Playoffs, the New York Knicks initially surged to a commanding 22-point lead over the Philadelphia 76ers, only for the 76ers to mount a significant comeback. The Knicks, led by Donte DiVincenzo's early scoring, were up 28-9, but the 76ers, fueled by Buddy Hield's 17 points and a robust bench performance, rallied back to take a 54-51 lead by halftime. Joel Embiid and Jalen Brunson also contributed significantly, scoring 17 and 16 points respectively. The game's intensity was highlighted by significant scoring runs from both teams, with the 76ers executing a 43-18 run to close the half.
Now Buddy Hield has 17 at the half in Game 6 as the Sixers rattled off a 43-18 run to close the half DiVincenzo has 12 https://t.co/CpdtWWUUOw
The arena-rocking lead swings in these NBA playoffs are like nothing I've ever witnessed. No "game over" lead is safe, even for a quarter. The Knicks were "game over" ahead by 23 as Embiid went to the locker room ... now at half, Sixers up 3. Impossible.
The Knicks led by 22 points in the 1Q... They now trail at the half 😬 https://t.co/guGKIIC2nY
The Sixers have erased a 22 point deficit and lead the Knicks 54-51 at the break. 😱 Live odds: 🔔 PHI -3.5 🗽 NY +130 ↕️ 202.5 https://t.co/mlyVOt7PGc
In 10 minutes?????? https://t.co/INKaNxEp6T
Knicks were inside the 1H number for 23 minutes
Embiid made the Knicks pay a bunch from their double teams. Knicks were doubling from two passes away but when that guy is Hield, if you give him a sliver of daylight, that's all he needs. And Embiid can find him crosscourt, as we just saw. https://t.co/uB847XIKao
Now Buddy Hield has 14 at the half in Game 6 as the Sixers rattled off a 45-23 run to close the half DiVincenzo has 12 https://t.co/CpdtWWUUOw
Knicks were outside the 1H number for 23 minutes
Down 22. Beaten. Withered. Counted out. But not dead. Buddy! 76ers want that smoke New York. A bunch of fighters in Philly. https://t.co/JdaU4eYRPi
Just put on Sixers v Knicks. I miss anything?
1H ends with OG missed dunk....Hield fading 3...Hartenstein dunk Philly leads 54-51....covering -2 and over 104 What a roller-coaster lol
Hartenstein clinched the first-half cover ……… on the uncontested dunk!!!! ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️ @BetMGM #Knicks https://t.co/coufuUz5sS
Buddy Hield was COOKING in the second quarter: 17 points 5/7 3P Sheesh man. 🔥 https://t.co/7eq9VBSEOO
The Knicks being down at the half is unbelievable. This franchise just never stops inflicting pain on the fan base
Buddy Hield was in dry dock this entire series. Not even a gleam in Nick Nurse's eye. So, of course, with the 76ers' season on the line, he drops in FIVE 3s in the first half, scores 17 points, and gives Philly the lead at the half after they were down 19. The playoffs, man.
A missed dunk… and then that happens….. Buddy ball. Wow. Knicks 1H is an alltimer 🏀💰🔥 https://t.co/63FM32k1Lk
Begging the Knicks and Thibs to make an adjustment. The Embiid double isn’t working, guard the 3, run an offense. What happened in the first 8 minutes that they seemingly abandoned
Buddy hits another three with 2.0 left in the half. He has 17 points on 5-7 shootin - all threes. The Sixers lead 54-51 at the half, batting back from a 22-point deficit. The crowd is chanting "Buddy! ... Buddy!"
To be a Knicks fan lol
Halftime: Sixers 54, Knicks 51 An unbelievable series continues with a wild opening 24 minutes. The Knicks led by 22, only for the Sixers to close the half with a 43-18 run to take the lead. Joel Embiid and Buddy Hield have 17 for Philly. Jalen Brunson 16 for NYK.
8-0 PHILLY RUN ‼️ Oubre's bucket helps Philly take their first lead after being down 22 points! PHI forces a Game 7 with a win on TNT https://t.co/TMXxcbLeJh
Knicks sold that lead faster than a mixtape
What a pathetic second quarter by the Knicks. As good as they were to start, they were even worse.
Sixers ownership invited 2,000 fans as well as Buddy Hield
If you have Knicks first half and you were up 22….. and now you’ve got to sweat 60 seconds wowow 🏀💰
27 Bench points for the Sixers 0 for the Knicks
knicks-sixers is 10000000% going to game 9
Kelly Oubre Jr corner 3 and the Sixers have come all the way back, taking a 49-47 lead with 1:30 left in the half. The Sixers trailed by 22 in the first. Its a 36-14 run for the Sixers.
So much for that Knicks lead...Philly's been cooking thanks to Buddy and the bench
Kelly Oubre Jr corner 3 and the Sixers have come all the way back, taking a 49-47 lead with 1:30 left in the half. The Sixers trailed by 22 in the first. Its a 38-14 run for the Sixers.
The Knicks opened the game on a 33-11 run. The Sixers have gone on a 36-14 run since.
BUDDY AGAIN (via @sixers) https://t.co/PMTumwUhkS https://t.co/CgnTI7JX0J
BUDDY BUCKETS. https://t.co/xKlcrqPcmD
22 point lead was cut all the way to 2 -- but Hartenstein and Brunson with buckets as Embiid goes to the bench with a 2nd foul.
Sixers up 22-0 in bench points even WITHOUT TJ McConnell
The Sixers go on a 23-8 run to cut into the Knicks lead! 🍿 https://t.co/cPnKQYWZTG
knew the Knicks would get walked down lol
Bit of a run by the Sixers to end the quarter, especially since it's a rare W with Joel Embiid out of the game, and the Sixers have cut into New York's lead ever-so-slightly and trail 36-22 after 1. Knicks are shooting 5-10 from 3 and have 9 offensive rebounds.
After 1: Knicks 36, Sixers 22 The Knicks took a 33-11 lead to open the game, only for Philly to score 11 straight and get itself back into this one – at least partially – after a very ugly start. New York had 9 OREBs in the first quarter alone, and forced 5 Sixers turnovers.
Knicks lead 36-22 after one quarter. Brunson with 10 points and 3 assists. Embiid leads the Sixers with 9 points. Batum with 8 off the bench. The Sixers are shooting 7-21.
Joel Embiid has all nine of the Sixers' points on 3-4 shooting. The rest of the squad is shooting 0-7. #NotAGoodStartFlow. Nick Nurse calls another timeout with his team down, 28-9, with 4:01 left in the first quarter.
Knicks 28 76ers 9 And there's still four minutes to play in the first quarter 🤯 (via @NBA) https://t.co/Ql1UoCE26p
Knicks up 28-9 early https://t.co/oFDI1Qk86P
Knicks making an EARLY statement in Game 6 as they lead the Sixers by 19 points 8 minutes into the game 👀 https://t.co/0GRzyqMsux
NYK is throwing everything they have to take Maxey out of the offense, Embiid is the only Sixers play to score and now the Knicks are crashing the offensive glass. 28-9 Knicks lead early. Nightmare start for the Sixers.
Knicks 28 76ers 9 4:01 1st Knicks 28 PT 10-18 FG (.556) 5-6 FT (.833) 3-5 3P (.600) 10/5 RB 7 AS 2 BL 1 ST 0 TO 4 PF 76ers 9 PT 3-11 FG (.273) 3-3 FT (1.000) 0-3 3P (.000) 4/3 RB 1 AS 1 BL 0 ST 3 TO 4 PF
The Knicks started the game with a 14-4 run. They followed it up with a 14-5 run. It's now 28-9 eight minutes in, and Sixers besides Joel Embiid have scored 0 points, and gone 0-for-7 from the field.
Knicks have 5 offensive rebounds. Sixers have 3 rebounds total. Knicks up 28-9.
Donte DiVincenzo puts the Knicks ahead 14-4 with ANOTHER TRIPLE! NYK advances to the East Semis with a win on TNT https://t.co/JdbSiOdkXc
Tremendous start for the Knicks, who have gone 6-for-8 in the first four minutes to open up an early 14-4 lead here in Philly. Donte DiVincenzo, who has struggled in this series, with a big early couple 3s for NYK. We'll see if that gets him some momentum.
Knicks are shooting 6-8 and lead 14-4 with 8:18 remaining in the first quarter. The Sixers are shooting 2-5. Sixers call a timeout.
Donte DiVincenzo for 3⃣ early in the 1Q! NYK advances to the East Semis with a win on TNT https://t.co/A4ZaOwHoyb
Knicks have buried six of their first eight shots, including 2-of-3 from deep. Quick 10-point deficit for the Sixers.
Knicks came out on fire, making 4 of 5 shots to lead 9-2
Obi Toppin leading all scorers with 21 points off the bench 😳 (via @NBA) https://t.co/Rbels0IU7y
Obi Toppin has 21 PTS off the bench on TNT 🎯 Pacers lead in the 3Q of the #NBAPlayoffs presented by Google Pixel https://t.co/4EpM2dpNH0
Obi Toppin & TJ McConnell have all the Pacers' bench points (29) while the Bucks' bench has only 1-point coming from Danilo Gallinari 😲 https://t.co/yQSXCAcjG3