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Knicks rally late to stun Sixers, take 2-0 NBA playoff series lead

Mike McMahon by Mike McMahon
April 24, 2024
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Donte DiVincenzo and Jalen Brunson of the New York Knicks celebrate late in the Knicks' victory over the Philadelphia 76ers in game two of their NBA Eastern Conference first-round series . ©AFP

Los Angeles (AFP) – The New York Knicks scored eight points in the final 27.4 seconds to stun the Philadelphia 76ers 104-101 on Monday and take a 2-0 lead in their NBA Eastern Conference playoff series.

Jalen Brunson’s three-pointer pulled the Knicks within two points and after Josh Hart came up with a steal, Donte DiVincenzo capped a chaotic possession with a three-pointer — after missing his first attempt — to put New York up 102-101.

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OG Anunoby sealed it at an ecstatic Madison Square Garden with a pair of free throws as the Knicks joined the Cleveland Cavaliers in taking a 2-0 lead in their first-round series.

The Cavs led wire-to-wire in a 96-86 victory over the Orlando Magic.

It was a crushing defeat for the 76ers, who didn’t trail until late in the third quarter, when a Brunson layup gave the Knicks a 68-67 lead.

Philadelphia’s NBA Most Valuable Player Joel Embiid was clearly hindered late by pain in his surgically repaired left knee, but the Sixers appeared to have regained control when Tyrese Maxey, fed by Embiid, made a three-pointer with 1:09 to play that put the Sixers up 100-96.

Kyle Lowry added a free throw to give the Sixers a five-point lead with less than a minute to play, but the Knicks responded.

The 76ers were furious that officials failed to respond to their calls for a time-out in the critical seconds, Embiid adding a jab over missed foul calls.

“That’s unacceptable to put us in that situation,” Embiid said.

“Everybody on the floor was trying to call time-out…but they didn’t give it to us.

“But forget about the time-out, there’s a bunch of fouls ….that’s unacceptable.”

Embiid was dejected but defiant, telling reporters: “We should be 2-0.”

“We’re going to win this series,” he added.

“We’re the better team and we’re going to keep fighting.”

Brunson finished with 24 points despite connecting on just eight of 29 shots from the field.

He added eight rebounds and six assists and Hart added 21 points and 15 rebounds for New York.

They will try to keep the pressure on when the series shifts to Philadelphia on Thursday.

Maxey, who skipped the Sixers’ morning shoot-around because of illness, finished with 35 points, nine rebounds and 10 assists.

Embiid added 34 points and 10 rebounds but missed a three-pointer at the final buzzer.

– Cavs dominate –

In Cleveland, Donovan Mitchell scored 23 points and Jarrett Allen added 16 points and 20 rebounds for the Cavaliers in another dominant win over the Magic.

The Cavs, eager to expunge the memory of their first-round loss to the Knicks last season, have posted two straight wire-to-wire victories.

Paolo Banchero led Orlando’s scoring with 21 points and Franz Wagner added 18. The youthful Magic will be hoping to turn things around when the series shifts to Orlando.

In Monday’s final game, the defending champion Denver Nuggets will seek to extend their dominance over LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers when they host game two of their Western Conference series.

Nikola Jokic scored 32 points to power the Nuggets in a 114-103 game one victory on Saturday.

That extended their winning streak over the Lakers, who they swept in four games in the Western Conference finals last season.

© 2024 AFP

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Born in Shanghai and raised in the vibrant streets of New York City, his passion for sports ignited early on. Armed with a journalism degree from Columbia University, he embarked on a dynamic career, seamlessly transitioning from a rookie reporter for a local newspaper to a revered figure in digital media. With an insatiable thirst for storytelling and a profound understanding of the games he covers, Mike has captivated audiences with his insightful analysis and engaging writing style. From courtside at basketball games to the sidelines of soccer matches, his journey from a young dreamer to a respected veteran serves as an inspiring testament to his unwavering dedication and love for the game.

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