Knicks rout 76ers to secure second straight trip to East finals
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The New York Knicks overpowered the Philadelphia 76ers 144-114 in Game 4, completing a first-round sweep and booking a return to the Eastern Conference finals for the second consecutive season.
New York’s perimeter accuracy decided the contest early. The Knicks sank 25 three-pointers, matching the NBA playoff record, and opened 11-of-13 from long range in the first quarter to build a lead that quickly topped 20 points. By halftime the margin was 24, and it ballooned to nearly 40 during the third period, removing any suspense from the closing minutes.
Guard Miles McBride, starting again while OG Anunoby remained sidelined, paced the offense with 25 points and seven threes. Jalen Brunson added 22 points and six assists, while Karl-Anthony Towns and Josh Hart filled multiple roles to keep Philadelphia off balance at both ends.
The win extends the Knicks’ postseason streak to seven straight, most by double digits. They now await the winner of the Cavaliers-Pistons series in the next round.
Source: Hoops Wire
