In an electrifying Game 1, the New York Knicks defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 109-104. Deuce McBride and Josh Hart led the Knicks with impressive performances. McBride scored 21 points and had a significant impact on the game, while Hart contributed 22 points and crucial late-game buckets. On the other side, Tyrese Maxey led the 76ers with 31 points, but it wasn't enough to secure the win. Joel Embiid, despite a great performance with 29 points, couldn't prevent the 76ers from losing. The Knicks' bench trio, including Miles McBride, played a vital role in the victory, with McBride scoring 21 points and making key shots. The Knicks' balanced effort and strong performances from their role players secured the win in a closely contested game.
The Sixers are continuing to try to make Josh Hart beat them. He's got seven points on 3-for-6 shooting in the first 10 minutes — both team highs — and the Knicks are down six early.
Sixers currently lead the Knicks 5-1 in Offensive rebounds for what it is worth
Embiid has seven rebounds in the first quarter.
No. 21 Philadelphia, two minutes for interference! #NewYorkForever #NBA
Jalen Brunson has missed his first four shots after going 8 for 26 in Game 1. Maxey has nine points after being ill this morning.
Sixers off to the better start once again tonight. 15-9, with three early threes from Maxey. Brunson continuing to struggle so far.
TYRESE MAXEY STARTS GAME 2 RED HOT 🔥 3 triples in the first 3 minutes of the game! PHI-NYK live on TNT 🍿 https://t.co/TFj4ovqO1h
Jalen Brunson was targeted early and often by the 76ers defense in Game 1 as Philly wasn't about to let the New York guard beat it. The Knicks still won, so tactics will change. As a result, our betting picks expect a bigger game from Brunson. https://t.co/RrWDCQVjPd https://t.co/I2lOqVrGKv
Embiid, Maxey in the starting lineup for Philly.
Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey both playing Game 2 as 76ers try to even playoff series vs. Knicks https://t.co/thHMrdnM7s
Joel Embiid is starting, Sixers say
Embiid and Maxey are in. Same starters. News at 11
Both Embiid and Maxey in the starting lineup for the 76ers tonight. Maxey was ill this morning.
Same starting lineup for the Sixers as in Game 1: Maxey, Lowry, Oubre, Harris and Embiid.
Philadelphia’s starting lineup: Maxey, Lowry, Harris, Oubre and Embiid Same as Game 1
Embiid and Maxey good to go, via the 76ers, and both will start against the Knicks. https://t.co/pawU8Q5TkJ
Sixers starters vs. Knicks : Oubre Jr. Harris Embiid Lowry Maxey
Tyrese Maxey loosening up from 3 ahead of tonight's Game 2 action 🎯 Philly looks to even the series 1-1 vs. New York, tonight at 7:30pm/et on TNT! https://t.co/Eqe8a0MOQ6
Knicks-76ers. Game 2!!!!! https://t.co/xsOCnn4A1C
We recapped the New York Knicks vs Philadelphia 76ers game one in the latest episode of the Game Theory Podcast. What to expect moving forward? Find out- https://t.co/CeILuJX72j https://t.co/aFstcMJE79
Coming off a thrilling opener at MSG... Embiid and Maxey combined for 62. Brunson, Hart and McBride each scored 20+. Who takes Game 2? Find out tonight at 7:30pm/et on TNT! https://t.co/jHq6PFakY5
NBA Playoffs: Knicks (-6) vs Sixers Game 2 #NewYorkForever #BrotherlyLove #sportsbetting @CoachYoungNJ https://t.co/RjpNIIQ4aL
Knicks face Sixers in game 2 of NBA Playoff series https://t.co/csDRt8FWTB https://t.co/VHsfbtfHum
Sixers-Knicks Game 2: Joel Embiid injury updates; NBA playoff schedule, bracket https://t.co/3aAlb5wWuY
A pair of pivotal Game 2s 🔥 @sixers vs. @nyknicks @Lakers vs. @nuggets 📺 7 PM ET | TNT and @SportsonMax https://t.co/ottNstAZv3
Joel Embiid feeling ‘pretty good’ but the Sixers’ role players must be better in Game 2 vs. Knicks https://t.co/Aw81o7GdUI via @phillyinquirer #NBAPlayoffs #BrotherlyLove #Sixers #NBA
Joel Embiid feeling ‘pretty good’ but the Sixers’ role players must be better in Game 2 vs. Knicks https://t.co/Aw81o7GdUI via @phillyinquirer
Sixers coach Nick Nurse said today that Joel Embiid told him his knee is doing pretty good today. Joel is questionable for tomorrow night but he has been questionable since he returned from knee surgery. Nick said he may play Paul Reed with Joel at times to help with rebounding.… https://t.co/UkSOwXczpz
Knicks likely to see best of Jalen Brunson in Game 2 if encouraging trend continues https://t.co/Cn8cjTcxna https://t.co/mO8TQDTfZZ
Joel Embiid’s knee ‘pretty good’ but Game 2 status versus Knicks still in question https://t.co/VpKLvRwYh7 https://t.co/kRerKn5df2
Joel Embiid questionable, Nick Nurse looking for better nights from his role players, and more from @NoahLevick on Sixers-Knicks. ⤵️ https://t.co/I3usJSZueV
Joel Embiid’s latest injury concern isn’t expected to result in a full-blown shutdown for the 76ers superstar, his head coach said after losing Game 1 to the Knicks. @petersblendorio https://t.co/eSk3Rdp3Vl
Story on Josh Hart's preparation for Game 1 and how it helped the Knicks take an early lead in their series with the 76ers: https://t.co/UtzCqtmmWa
TOP DOG #Mavs Ex Jalen Brunson Struggles, But New York #Knicks Help 'Top Dog' Win Game 1 Over #Sixers https://t.co/qBtgQ6fZkv
Josh Hart has new approach to Knicks’ playoff run: Think less 🔗 https://t.co/7RDQp0XGJp
Knicks’ Josh Hart on being left open in Game 1 vs. 76ers: ‘Make them respect me’ Hart shot 4-of-8 from downtown and tied Jalen Brunson for a team-high 22 points in the playoff opener. @krisplashed https://t.co/9W3AkmZCE0
Josh Hart's best three-point shooting performance since February 2023 was no accident. He knew the Sixers’ blueprint and became determined to prepare for it — by thinking less, writes @FredKatz. https://t.co/DYuIzyAk4m https://t.co/7VSstGIAuY
Josh Hart knew the Sixers would leave him open beyond the arc. “Smart game plan,” he even conceded, given his regular-season percentage. But the former Villanova star burned the Sixers in crunch time, lifting the Knicks to a dramatic Game 1 victory. https://t.co/hnSQ0xIPQi
Deuce McBride outscored the 76ers 13-12 in the 2nd quarter! 21 PTS | 5 3PT | 4 AST | 58% FG https://t.co/dEO8WrOJWn https://t.co/t5T6LQsLR1
Miles McBride was absolutely huge in game 1 for the Knicks. 21 PTS, 4 AST, 3 REB with 5 triples and a massive +37. Coming out of West Virginia, McBride was one of my favorite sleepers in the 2021 NBA Draft ⬇️ https://t.co/wH5boA1rHP
Knicks’ Josh Hart makes 76ers pay thanks to late 3-pointer barrage https://t.co/j6oylZfdnY https://t.co/DtRyki4OqY
Joel Embiid's health, the Sixers' struggles with him off the court, more on their tight Game 1 loss to the Knicks. ⤵️ https://t.co/QFke5HUxvp
Miles McBride poured in ‘big-time shots’ in Knicks’ key Game 1 victory https://t.co/Ae3sHJmsaQ https://t.co/WugIUvIU9v
Big Knicks Playoff Win. https://t.co/QqNaanjeAf
Knicks’ Jalen Brunson credits ‘game plan’ of 76ers after off night https://t.co/MLXYNVkYIo https://t.co/1fIxBg6qrV
Sixers-Knicks takeaways: Disastrous minutes without Joel Embiid, rebounding woes, and more https://t.co/mr5WldFosJ via @phillyinquirer
Knicks draw first blood against 76ers #JalenBrunson #JoshHart #NewYorkKnicks #Philadelphia76ers https://t.co/RGQKpYZbpd
Josh Hart has a new approach to the Knicks' playoff run: Think less. Story from MSG, where the Knicks rolled to a Game 1 win over the 76ers: https://t.co/bJV5wxk4IQ https://t.co/5NH6XE5t4F
New ESPN story: The Knicks have gone as far as Jalen Brunson could carry them all season. But when he had a rare off night in Game 1, his teammates were there to pick up the slack. “When he struggled,” Josh Hart said, “that's when we had to pick it up.” https://t.co/FW7XEjMBnK
76ers' Joel Embiid returns for the second half, finishes with 29 points in Game 1 loss to the Knicks after appearing to reinjure his knee on a dunk https://t.co/3aAn1ATQzU
Jalen Brunson took the game over in the second half, but the Knicks win was really thanks McBride and Bogdanovic’s 42 bench points!
Sixers can’t hold early lead as Joel Embiid and co. limp home in Game 1 vs. Knicks https://t.co/bTr7mceewT
The usual "MVP! MVP!" chants for Jalen Brunson were replaced by a different sound inside a raucous Madison Square Garden. “Deuuuuuce!” Deuce McBride led a huge effort by the Knicks' reserves in a 111-104 win over the 76ers in Game 1 of their series. https://t.co/7vvg8rPi0H
Knicks squander lead but hang on for Game 1 win over Sixers https://t.co/fNN5Hv03LE
2024 NBA Playoffs: Josh Hart Leads The New York Knicks Against The Philadelphia 76ers In Game 1 https://t.co/kOD3pe2tRX
.@meanbarb: Jalen Brunson and his #Knicks stand tall against Joel Embiid in Game 1 https://t.co/Rw6ddQ5UMQ
Josh Hart gives insight on his 4th quarter stretch of clutch buckets in the @nyknicks Game 1 win 🗣️ https://t.co/GYqkcM5e85
🏀 After the Knicks narrowly escaped in a 111-104 victory in Game 1 against the Philadelphia 76ers, Jalen Brunson — who didn’t shoot well against a smothering Sixers defense — said he needs to be better. @Krisplashed https://t.co/RQ5ZKipQNZ
Josh Hart and Jalen Brunson deliver all-around work as the No. 2 Knicks hold off the rallying Sixers in their East playoff opener. #NBA #NBAPlayoffs https://t.co/CYrxAVCXp9
Deuce McBride was the X FACTOR in the @nyknicks Game 1 win! 21 PTS 4 AST 5 3PM 7-12 FGM Game 2: Monday, 7:30pm/et on TNT https://t.co/gWVMWcQWHO
Knicks’ bench trio thrives in huge Game 1 playoff win over 76ers https://t.co/Zl1Ha9Ii18 https://t.co/Le3sBcbW7S
Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart left it all on the floor in the @nyknicks Game 1 victory 🗽 Brunson: 22 PTS, 7 REB, 7 AST Hart: 22 PTS, 13 REB, 4 3PM Game 2: Monday, 7:30pm/et on TNT https://t.co/Q8xTqstDfJ
On night Brunson is off, Knicks role players step up, earn Game 1 win vs. 76ers https://t.co/UQVMi1gonB
🏀 Josh Hart's late-game buckets lead Knicks to Game 1 win over Joel Embiid, 76ers The Garden was lit. The cheers were deafening. Rally towels were out in full force, @CjHolmes22 writes. https://t.co/MvF7AHP7EY
Sixers Shit Away An Early Double Digit Lead And Drop Game 1 To The Knicks https://t.co/9X6RpGl9bb
Deuce McBride is the first Knick to ever to score more than 20 points and knock down 5+ three-pointers off the bench in a playoff game.
Deuce McBride is the first Knick to ever to score more than 20 points and knock down 5+ three-pointers in a playoff game.
The Knicks outscored the Sixers by 37 points in the 28 minutes Deuce McBride was on court tonight. Per @bball_ref, McBride is the first Knick in franchise history to post a +/- above 30 in a playoff game.
Jalen Brunson made sure to give Miles McBride his props for his HUGE performance in the Knicks' Game 1 win 🎯 ▪️ 21 Points ▪️ 5 Threes Made ✅ O 5.5 Points ✅ O 1.5 Threes Made https://t.co/rLTN8MhDtj
Joel Embiid returns after injury scare, but Knicks take Game 1 against 76ers https://t.co/a5vyle55vW
Knicks use all-around effort to beat 76ers in electrifying Game 1 victory to rock raucous MSG https://t.co/YgDeH8BbOm https://t.co/O1jpMM3W3Q
Sixers drop Game 1 to the Knicks in a close one, 111-104. Effort plays were definitely an issue. Postgame NOW w/ @_devongivens, @TheBSLine and special guest Jack Bridges. @DerekBodnerNBA and @KyleNeubeck join from New York. https://t.co/o3ySVKFOZn https://t.co/SOl2qQLjc2
Nick Nurse said Joel Embiid got assessed at halftime and was deemed good to go. He'll be further evaluated. Added there's been no discussions on shutting him down for good. Nurse called Embiid a warrior who "absolutely wants to play"
The Sixers lost a wild, back-and-forth Game 1 of their series against the Knicks at Madison Square Garden. @NoahLevick has his observations: https://t.co/WpXpal37sL
Stat of the night: The Knicks were 67 points points better with Deuce McBride on the court tonight. They outscored the Sixers by 37 in the 28 minutes he played. In the 20 minutes he sat, Philly outscored the Knicks by 30.
Massive win for NY considering Brunson played terribly and DiVincenzo made very little impact Knicks starting backcourt was a combined 11-for-36. And OG was uncommonly quiet. Deuce was the MVP Game ball goes to Mitch Rob
#Knicks outscored the 76ers by 37 points -- yes, 37 -- in Miles McBride's 28 minutes. Second-round pick. Hey, @HaleMark remember how high I was on McBride coming out of college?
Now on @njdotcom Josh Hart, Knicks fend off Joel Embiid, Sixers to seize Game 1 https://t.co/eZ1sIQKlXA
Deuce McBride was +37 off the bench tonight. The highest +/- in a playoff game in Knicks history. https://t.co/T9G8nD9gol
Miles McBride tonight: 21 points 7/12 FG 5/7 3P 0 turnovers +37 KNICKS TAKE GAME 1 🔥 https://t.co/ICjIdVm5WK
Sixers can't pull it out in game 1, Knicks win 109-104 Maxey had 31, Embiid 29, Lowry 18, and Oubre 10. The rest of the team had 14 points, they were -21 when Embiid was off the court, and allowed 23 offensive rebounds. Game 2 is Monday night
Fittingly, Josh Hart snares that offensive rebound and gets fouled to put a bow on this incredible effort. 22 points, 13 rebs, 4-8 on 3s. Knicks draw 1st blood going up 1-0 this series.
Josh Hart extends the NYK lead late in the 4th quarter on ESPN! 🎯 https://t.co/J6sEjIHrbQ
Deuce McBride leading the scoring for the Knicks... just like we all expected. 😅🔥 (🎥: @NBA) https://t.co/4Y7L4LQRwn
Deuce McBride (21 PTS) has the HOT HAND in Game 1 on ESPN 🔥🎯 NYK leads PHI in the 4th quarter! https://t.co/cUbdvB2fw4
Tyrese Maxey's got 24 points through 3. He and Lowry each had 12 in the 3rd with Embiid drawing attention. 76ers up 82-79. Knicks need somebody to give a 4th Q jolt besides Brunson
Sixers lead 82-79 after 3 quarters Embiid- 23 pts, 8rebs, 3asts, 8 of 17 Maxey- 24pts, 4asts, 10 of 21 Lowry- 15pts, 3rebs, 2asts, 3 of 6 from 3 Oubre- 10 pts, 3 rebs, 3 of 7 They held Brunson to 7 of 21, but he still has 21pts. They have allowed 15 offensive rebounds
Embiid playing a great floor game while barely being able to move. Lowry playing an excellent game. Maxey coming alive. Down just 3 with 5:40 to play in the third. Big-time response to open this quarter.