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Knicks Beat 76ers 108-94 in Game 3 Behind Brunson's 33 Points
Jalen Brunson overcame a slow start to lead the New York Knicks to a Game 3 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on May 8, 2026. Knicks coach Mike Brown compared Brunson to a security blanket, citing his ability to steady the team. The 76ers employed double-teams, full-court pressure and multiple defenders against Brunson without success.
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The New York Knicks defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 108-94 in Game 3 on May 8, 2026 at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia. The Knicks trailed by as many as 12 points in the first quarter but turned that deficit into a double-digit lead during the second quarter. Jalen Brunson started the game 0-for-4 from the field and finished the first quarter shooting 2-for-8.
He responded with 10 points in the second quarter, added 9 points in the third quarter and 9 points in the fourth quarter to finish with 33 points on 11-for-22 shooting from the field. Knicks coach Mike Brown compared Brunson to a security blanket.
“What’s the dude’s name on Snoopy? Linus? He’s got a blanket? I’m Linus and Jalen is my blanket,” Brown said. “He helps me relax a lot of different times throughout the course of the game. That’s what great players do.
Brunson also recorded 9 assists in Game 3. OG Anunoby did not play, and Karl-Anthony Towns was on the bench for large stretches due to foul trouble, forcing Brunson to carry the offense for extended periods. VJ Edgecombe was Brunson’s primary defender.
Brunson shot 5-for-8 against him according to the league’s official tracking stats. Kelly Oubre was the second-most frequent defender against Brunson, and Brunson shot 4-for-5 against him. The 76ers used double-teams and full-court pressure against Brunson.
“His usage is very high. It’s tough on VJ, it’s tough on me to just pick him up [full court] every single possession. … JB’s a great player and he’s gonna figure out how to be effective, because his team needs him to be,” Oubre said.
