Jalen Brunson delivered a brilliant 35-point display as the New York Knicks crushed the Philadelphia 76ers 137-98 to take a 1-0 lead in their Eastern Conference semifinal series.
Brunson led a red-hot Knicks offense that exploded for 74 first-half points, setting the tone early at Madison Square Garden. OG Anunoby scored 18 points, while Karl-Anthony Towns and Mikal Bridges added 17 each.
Philadelphia’s star trio of Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and Paul George struggled badly as New York’s defense dominated throughout.