Knicks Take 2-0 Series Lead Over 76ers With 108-102 Win

Jalen Brunson scored 26 points as the Knicks defeated the 76ers 108-102 to take a 2-0 lead in their first-round playoff series. The game stayed close throughout after a recent run of lopsided playoff results in the league. New York seized control in the final stages to secure the road victory.

The Knicks built a lead in the second half and responded to every 76ers push that cut the margin. Brunson guided the offense efficiently in the closing minutes as New York held on for the six-point win. The result shifts the early momentum of the series toward the visiting team.

Both sides combined for efficient shooting nights, but the Knicks converted more opportunities in key moments. The 76ers kept the score within reach until the final minutes but could not overcome the deficit. The series now returns to New York with the home team holding a two-game advantage.

The victory follows a pattern of recent blowout games across the early playoff schedule. This contest stood out for its competitiveness as neither side pulled away until late. The 76ers will look to even the series in the next game while the Knicks aim to extend their lead.