In a critical NBA game, the New York Knicks demonstrated a strong performance against the Philadelphia 76ers, leading with a score of 36-22 at the end of the first quarter and an early lead of 28-9. The Knicks showcased their dominance on the court with a significant advantage in rebounds, 16-5, including 9 offensive rebounds which contributed to 13 second-chance points. Despite Joel Embiid's efforts, scoring 7 points early in the game and briefly visiting the locker room, the 76ers struggled offensively, with Embiid being the only player to score in the initial 8 minutes. The Sixers managed their first defensive stop at 7:03 but quickly turned it over, allowing Jalen Brunson to score and draw a foul in a crucial moment. The game's intensity suggested that the Knicks were in a favorable position to potentially close out the series on the road.
Knicks in a disaster spot right now.
Embiid whenever he gets called for a foul or doesn’t get a foul call. #Knicks https://t.co/87HFVtNdUk
The Knicks now have 11 offensive rebounds in 13 minutes.
Have to assume the Sixers will make a big run at some point. But for NY this is what you’ve got to do to close out a series on the road: take care of business early so late game calls are irrelevant
Would say this lead is too big too soon for the Knicks but Philly couldn’t score if they were the last men on OnlyFans
Disaster first quarter for the Knicks. Chance to end it and you keep giving them life.
It's Knicks 36-22 at the end of one -- and the effort numbers are ridiculous. Knicks 16-5 on rebounds -- 9 offensive rebounds, 13 2nd chance points.
sixers won the first non-embiid stint 13-8 lol
Knicks -8 in these non-Embiid minutes. Cannot happen.
The Knicks have more second-chance points than the Sixers have points lol.
Embiid going to locker room to see if the Sixers left their offense in there https://t.co/lcELb5Fw2P
These are still super important minutes for the Knicks. They're up big but they have their starters going against a Sixers unit without Embiid. They need to win these minutes by a lot
No one but Embiid has scored for the Sixers with 8 minutes gone in the first, which also seems problematic. Maxey is hurrying shots. The difference in “degree of difficulty” offensively is off the charts. There is always an open Knick and always a rebounder.
I see the Knicks are trying to give my colleagues some extra time before Monday. Stomping out from the gate.
Dream start for the Knicks, but this series has taught me to brace for many shoes to fall in rapid succession at some point.
28-9 Knicks. Hustle and effort on display.
Knicks cooking. Up 26-9 after that last Brunson bucket.
Me: Holy crap the Knicks are winning the Embiid minutes? Also me: https://t.co/67umET7rk5
Sixers get first stop with 7:03 left in the first, promptly turn it over and foul Brunson as he scores.
Embiid already up to 7 points after struggling from the floor the other night.
The Knicks looooove their 3s off of offensive rebounds https://t.co/ru4Z5VWMi7