Knicks Defeat 76ers 108-102 to Take 2-0 Series Lead
Jalen Brunson scored 26 points as the Knicks beat the 76ers in Game 2 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series. New York closed the game on a 12-3 run after 14 ties and 25 lead changes.
crossingbroad.comThe New York Knicks defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 108-102 on Monday night to take a 2-0 lead in their Eastern Conference semifinal series. Jalen Brunson scored 26 points, including eight in the fourth quarter. Karl-Anthony Towns finished with 20 points and 10 rebounds in 27 minutes despite early foul trouble.
OG Anunoby scored 24 points before exiting with a right leg injury with 2:31 remaining.
The 76ers took their final lead at 99-96 on a Kelly Oubre Jr. three-pointer with 6:52 left. New York responded with a 12-3 run that included holding Philadelphia to 12 points on 4-of-19 shooting in the period. Tyrese Maxey led the 76ers with 26 points.
Oubre and Paul George each scored 19 points. VJ Edgecombe added 17 points. The Knicks outscored the 76ers 12-3 in the final stretch after the teams combined for 14 ties and 25 lead changes through three quarters.
Embiid did not play for the 76ers due to ankle and hip injuries. Anunoby left the game after appearing to hop on his right leg; the Knicks coach said he had not yet received an update from medical staff. Mikal Bridges scored 18 points for New York, which has now won five straight games.
In the Western Conference, the San Antonio Spurs defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 133-95 to even their semifinal series at one game apiece. Victor Wembanyama recorded 19 points and 15 rebounds. Stephon Castle led the Spurs with 21 points. The Spurs outscored the Timberwolves by 24 points in the second quarter and led by as many as 47 points.
Game 3 of the Knicks-76ers series is scheduled for Friday night in Philadelphia.
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