Jalen Brunson delivered another clutch playoff performance as the New York Knicks edged the Philadelphia 76ers 108-102 to grab a 2-0 lead in their Eastern Conference semi-final series.
Brunson scored 26 points, including eight in the fourth quarter, as New York pulled away late in a tense contest featuring 25 lead changes. Karl-Anthony Towns added 20 points and 10 rebounds, while OG Anunoby chipped in with 24 points.
Philadelphia, missing injured star Joel Embiid, fought hard behind 26 points from Tyrese Maxey but faded in the closing minutes at Madison Square Garden.