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Monday night represented an interesting scheduling quirk as the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs got underway, and it was a night that both NBC and the NBA will probably regret. As the conference semifinals get underway, NBC has Game 1 in all four series. However, instead of airing doubleheaders, the games are staggered…
But as usual, he did just about everything else.
It shouldn’t be a surprise that some celebrities, like Timothée Chalamet, who skipped the Met Gala in favor of the New York Knicks’ Game 1 win over the Philadelphia 76ers, came out to Madison Square Garden on Monday, May 4, 2026. Other big names, like The Tonight Show host Jimmy Fallon, who had his shoes […] The post All the stars on celebrity row for Knicks’ Game 1 blowout win vs. 76ers appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Most people at Madison Square Garden for Game 1 between the New York Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers were elated, including Timothée Chalamet and Karl-Anthony Towns, who shared a moment following the big win. Fans have captured photos of them together after the game. At one point, Towns whispered something into Chalamet’s ear. While the Oscar-nominated […] The post Knicks superfan Timothée Chalamet was giddy after Karl-Anthony Towns whispered in his ear after Game 1 win appeared first on ClutchPoints.
If this version, the one that trounced the Sixers at MSG, sticks around, watch out.
NEW YORK – The New York Knicks led the Philadelphia 76ers by as many as 40 points in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semi-Finals. That was 10 more than they needed to make history. Mike Brown’s group became the first NBA team in the play-by-play era to lead by 30 points or more in […] The post Knicks’ Karl-Anthony Towns highlights ‘special’ strength fueling historic wins appeared first on ClutchPoints.
New York’s blowout opener was less about one hot night and more about the 76ers losing the floor map entirely.
The Boston Celtics face an offseason in which they must at least consider trading Jaylen Brown, particularly after some recent controversial comments. The post Celtics Blockbuster Trade Pitch Swaps Jaylen Brown for 2-Time MVP Amid Turmoil appeared first on HEAVY.
The Philadelphia 76ers had to throw the towel in early against the New York Knicks in Game 1. Jalen Brunson and his team dominated from start to finish. For Brunson, he produced so much efficiently in his first 31 minutes of action that he was able to take an early night. The star guard shot […] The post Jalen Brunson Improves Knicks History Standing in Game 1 vs Sixers appeared first on HEAVY.
South Carolina Gamecocks coach Dawn Staley shows her support towards the Philadelphia 76ers ahead of Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals.
The Lakers are urged to pursue Tobias Harris after his standout playoff performances, with the veteran forward set to enter free agency. The post Lakers Urged to Pursue $52M Veteran ‘Standout’ to Upgrade Perimeter Shooting appeared first on HEAVY.
Game 1 was always going to be a tricky challenge for the Philadelphia 76ers to navigate. Not even 48 hours have passed since the 76ers completed a spirited 3-1 comeback against sworn rival Boston Celtics and yet they already had to pack their bags and go to the Big Apple to face the New York […] The post 76ers most to blame for Game 1 debacle vs. Knicks appeared first on ClutchPoints.
NEW YORK – The New York Knicks trounced the Philadelphia 76ers at home in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semi-Finals. The final score was 137-98. Mike Brown’s group became the first team in the play-by-play era to amass at least a 30-point lead in three consecutive playoff games. One of New York’s All-Stars in […] The post Why Karl-Anthony Towns is downplaying Knicks’ barrage of playoff blowouts appeared first on ClutchPoints.
If he’s gonna play like this, Joel Embiid should issue a retraction. Tell Sixers fans to sell their tickets while they still can.
The Philadelphia 76ers took an embarrassing Game 1 loss Monday to start round two of the NBA Playoffs. The New York Knicks played far more superior in their 137-98 rout. Except 76ers star Joel Embiid ended up addressing possible “dirty” play out of Mikal Bridges. Embiid took this shot to the ribs during a designed […] The post 76ers’ Joel Embiid addresses Mikal Bridges’ possible ‘dirty’ play appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Something clicked for the New York Knicks starting in Game 4 of their first-round matchup against the Atlanta Hawks, and they have not looked back since. After winning three consecutive games against the Hawks by a total margin of 96 points, the Knicks’ world-beating ways continued in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference semifinal matchup […] The post Nick Nurse shares honest Knicks assessment after 76ers’ 39-point loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Nick Nurse made a clear statement about his thoughts on the Philadelphia 76ers’ 137-98 blowout loss to the New York Knicks in Game 1 of the East Semifinals on Monday night. Nurse and Philadelphia were coming off a tough seven-game series against the Boston Celtics in the first round. They trailed 3-1 at one point […] The post 76ers’ Nick Nurse drops truth bomb after brutal Game 1 loss to Knicks appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Philadelphia 76ers do not have to sulk after getting annihilated by the New York Knicks, 137-98, in Game 1 of their second-round series in the playoffs at Madison Square Garden on Monday. The seventh-seeded 76ers failed to solve the puzzle against the fourth-seeded Knicks, who led by as much as 40 points. According to […] The post 76ers’ Tyrese Maxey echoes Nick Nurse’s sentiment on Game 1 loss to Knicks appeared first on ClutchPoints.
During Game 1 on Sunday, Josh Hart paused for a playful moment with Jimmy Fallon near the court side.
The Philadelphia 76ers are licking their wounds after they absorbed a 39-point beatdown against the New York Knicks, 137-98, in Game 1 of their second-round series in the playoffs at Madison Square Garden on Monday. The Knicks, led by Jalen Brunson, banked on a scoring surge in the second quarter, 41-26, to break the game […] The post 76ers’ Paul George goes NSFW to explain Game 1 troubles vs. Knicks appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The New York Knicks have hit never-before-seen heights of dominance through their Eastern Conference semifinals opener against the Philadelphia 76ers. The Knicks gave the Sixers a public spanking on Monday at Madison Square Garden in Manhattan, N.Y. The home team outscored the visitors by at least eight points in every quarter of the 137-98 Game … The post Knicks accomplish feat in Game 1 never seen in NBA history appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse addressed his early “Hack‑a‑Mitch” strategy following the team’s Game 1 loss to the New York Knicks on Monday night, confirming the decision was an attempt to disrupt New York’s early momentum. The intentional fouling of center Mitchell Robinson became a major topic of discussion, with video of his comments […] The post 76ers HC Nick Nurse speaks up on Game 1 tactic vs Knicks that did not matter appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The spotlight was on Joel Embiid from the opening tip.
The New York Knicks made light work of the Philadelphia 76ers, 137-98, in Game 1 to draw first blood in their second-round series at Madison Square Garden on Monday. Jalen Brunson led the attack with a game-high 35 points on 12-of-18 shooting. He scored 27 points in the first half, setting the tone for the […] The post Knicks’ Josh Hart pranks Jimmy Fallon in Game 1 blowout vs. 76ers appeared first on ClutchPoints.
