Key Takeaways:
- New York Knicks matched the NBA postseason record with 25 three-pointers in a 144-114 win in Philadelphia
- Miles McBride, starting for the injured OG Anunoby, contributed 25 points and made seven from nine attempts behind the arc
- Knicks advanced to the Eastern Conference finals for a second consecutive season after sweeping the second-round series
Three-Point Barrage Powers Knicks Past Sixers
The New York Knicks delivered a historic offensive performance on Sunday night, dismantling the Philadelphia 76ers 144-114 at Wells Fargo Center to complete a clean sweep of their Eastern Conference semi-final series. Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart and Karl-Anthony Towns led the visiting side, but it was Miles McBride, deputising for the injured OG Anunoby, who stole the show by knocking down seven triples and amassing 25 points. McBride made a perfect 4-for-4 from beyond the arc in the opening quarter, helping the Knicks hit 11 three-pointers in the period – tying the NBA record for most in a quarter.
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— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) May 10, 2026
The Knicks’ overall dominance from long range saw them equalling the NBA postseason record with 25 made three-pointers. They also maintained a commanding 19.4 average margin of victory through two playoff rounds – the largest since the NBA expanded its postseason to 16 teams in 1984. New York’s first-half shooting barrage saw them net 18 of their triples before the break, scoring 54 points from distance and pushing out to an 81-57 halftime lead.
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles McBride | 25 | 4 | 0 |
| Jalen Brunson | 22 | 4 | 6 |
| Josh Hart | 17 | 9 | 1 |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | 17 | 4 | 10 |
Knicks Fans Dominate in Hostile Territory
New York’s supporters made their presence felt in Philadelphia, purchasing tickets in droves and audibly backing the team from the opening tip. “Deuuuce” chants rang out following each McBride three-pointer as Knicks fans outnumbered and outsang their local counterparts. Brooms were raised in anticipation of the sweep, while special towels emblazoned with “Always Knicks” added to the visiting party’s atmosphere.
The Sixers were unable to stop either the Knicks fan invasion or an offensive onslaught that saw New York score over eighty points before the break for the second time in five road playoff fixtures this year.
Statistical Milestones and Player Performances
The Knicks recorded their largest margin of victory in a playoff series in over four decades, with head coach Mike Brown overseeing a run of seven straight postseason triumphs, stretching back to the previous series against Atlanta. McBride’s four three-pointers in the opening twelve minutes marked the first time since 1997 – when play-by-play tracking began – that a New York player achieved this feat in a postseason match.
Joel Embiid concluded a season hampered by injuries with 24 points for Philadelphia, while Tyrese Maxey added 17. Nevertheless, the Sixers, who had engineered a 3-1 recovery to oust Boston in the opening round, were unable to match New York’s energy or execution on the night. Nick Nurse remarked, “The energy was a big gap between their energy and our energy, I thought.”
Additional storylines included Josh Hart removing his shirt and tossing it to a Sixers fan after hitting his fourth triple, while Towns chipped in with 10 assists. Philadelphia’s disappointment was compounded by the presence of their two 2018 first-round picks, Mikal Bridges and Landry Shamet, now featuring for the Knicks.
Knicks Look Ahead to East Finals
With the sweep secured, the Knicks progress to face the winner of the Cleveland-Detroit series in the Eastern Conference finals. The Pistons currently hold a 2-1 lead in that matchup. New York reach this stage for a second consecutive season, aiming to go even further after last year’s exit to Indiana.
