Knicks take 60-52 halftime lead over 76ers in Game 3
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The New York Knicks closed the first half with a 60-52 advantage against the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday night, seizing early control of Game 3 in their Eastern Conference semifinal at Wells Fargo Center.
New York, already ahead 2-0 in the best-of-seven series, outscored Philadelphia 33-21 in the second quarter after trailing 31-27 through the opening 12 minutes.
Key performers
Jalen Brunson paced the Knicks with 15 points on 5-for-12 shooting and added three assists. Josh Hart contributed eight points and a team-high nine rebounds, while Mikal Bridges also chipped in 15 points.
For Philadelphia, Kelly Oubre Jr. matched Brunson with 15 points, going 4-for-10 from the field and a perfect 6-for-6 at the foul line while collecting six rebounds. Joel Embiid had eight points and three rebounds, and Tyrese Maxey scored eight.
By the numbers
- Field goals: Knicks 24-of-45 (53%); 76ers 19-of-41 (46%).
- Three-pointers: Knicks 6-of-14 (43%); 76ers 4-of-11 (36%).
- Free throws: Knicks 6-of-9 (67%); 76ers 10-of-12 (83%).
- Rebounds: Knicks 16; 76ers 35.
- Turnovers: Knicks 8; 76ers 6.
- Largest lead: each team held a 12-point edge at one stage of the half.
Game 3 is streaming on Prime Video. The winner of the series will advance to the Eastern Conference finals.
Source: ESPN
