The Knicks put the 76ers back on the back foot with a Game 1 avalanche
New York’s blowout opener was less about one hot night and more about the 76ers losing the floor map entirely.
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76ers most to blame for Game 1 debacle vs. Knicks
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.
Why Karl-Anthony Towns is downplaying Knicks’ barrage of playoff blowouts
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.
Knicks, Jalen Brunson exposed 76ers’ Joel Embiid problem with Game 1 masterpiece
If he’s gonna play like this, Joel Embiid should issue a retraction. Tell Sixers fans to sell their tickets while they still can.
76ers’ Joel Embiid addresses Mikal Bridges’ possible ‘dirty’ play
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.
Nick Nurse shares honest Knicks assessment after 76ers’ 39-point loss
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.
76ers’ Nick Nurse drops truth bomb after brutal Game 1 loss to Knicks
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.
76ers’ Paul George goes NSFW to explain Game 1 troubles vs. Knicks
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.
Karl-Anthony Towns rises to the occasion in Game 1 with Joel Embiid faltering as Knicks villain
The spotlight was on Joel Embiid from the opening tip.
76ers’ Nick Nurse gets real on culprit behind Game 1 drubbing vs. Knicks
Whether they’re still suffering from a hangover from their emphatic 3-1 comeback over the Boston Celtics in the first round of the playoffs or they’re simply too exhausted still having just one full day of rest between series, the Philadelphia 76ers were on the receiving end of a 137-98 drubbing from the New York Knicks […] The post 76ers’ Nick Nurse gets real on culprit behind Game 1 drubbing vs. Knicks appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Heroes, zeros from Knicks’ Game 1 rout of 76ers: Philly needs more from Joel Embiid
Heroes and zeros from the Knicks’ 137-98 Game 1 decimation of the 76ers on Monday night at the Garden.
76ers star Kelly Oubre Jr.’s Game 1 antics leaves Karl-Anthony Towns smiling
The New York Knicks and the Philadelphia 76ers enter the 2026 Eastern Conference semifinals as two of the most battle-tested teams in the conference. New York advanced after a six-game series win over Atlanta and Philadelphia mounted a 3-1 comeback against Boston, marking the franchise’s first playoff series win since 2023. However, even as critics […] The post 76ers star Kelly Oubre Jr.’s Game 1 antics leaves Karl-Anthony Towns smiling appeared first on ClutchPoints.
New York Knicks Made More NBA History vs. Philadelphia 76ers
The New York Knicks made more NBA playoff history against the Philadelphia 76ers after another dominant start in the 2026 postseason. The post New York Knicks Made More NBA History vs. Philadelphia 76ers appeared first on HEAVY.
Mikal Bridges accused of a dirty play on Joel Embiid in Game 1
Mikal Bridges delivered some pain to Joel Embiid in Monday’s Game 1. Bridges and the New York Knicks met Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday for the opening game of their second-round playoff series. In the second quarter at Madison Square Garden in New York, N.Y., Embiid was setting a screen for 76ers teammate … The post Mikal Bridges accused of a dirty play on Joel Embiid in Game 1 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Ben Stiller’s Knicks series prediction while at Met Gala will rile up 76ers fans
The New York Knicks can be forgiven to be half-expecting the Boston Celtics to be their opponents in the Eastern Conference Semifinals. The Philadelphia 76ers, after all, only arrived here after becoming one of the two teams in the NBA playoffs first round to overturn a 3-1 deficit, alongside the Detroit Pistons. However, it seems […] The post Ben Stiller’s Knicks series prediction while at Met Gala will rile up 76ers fans appeared first on ClutchPoints.
76ers’ Joel Embiid ditches Kansas for fictional university in NBC intro
Joel Embiid has undoubtedly had a big few days. He returned just in time to help the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Boston Celtics in a thrilling seven-game series, which set up a Eastern Conference semifinals date with the New York Knicks. And while he may have been able to ditch the right hip contusion to […] The post 76ers’ Joel Embiid ditches Kansas for fictional university in NBC intro appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Knicks fans erupt with disrespectful Joel Embiid chant in Game 1
If there is one thing about Joel Embiid, it is that he knows how to get under the skin of opposing teams and their fanbases, and one of those fanbases is the New York Knicks. The Madison Square Garden crowd is notoriously difficult on the stars of opposing teams, and they are making no exception […] The post Knicks fans erupt with disrespectful Joel Embiid chant in Game 1 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Knicks’ Jalen Brunson, Michell Robinson draw honest takes from Nick Nurse
NEW YORK – The New York Knicks are all set to face a familiar foe in the 2026 Eastern Conference Semi-Finals. The Philadelphia 76ers, who New York dispatched in five games in the first round of the 2024 NBA Playoffs, are back in town for Game 1 on Monday night. 76ers head coach Nick Nurse […] The post Knicks’ Jalen Brunson, Michell Robinson draw honest takes from Nick Nurse appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Ranking the eight teams alive in the 2026 NBA playoffs
After 16 teams entered the 2026 NBA playoffs, only eight remain, and the teams left in the conference semifinals aren’t who most would have predicted would be here. The first round of the postseason was crazy. Two teams overcame a 3-1 deficit, which is something that had never happened before. Furthermore, a seven-seed beat a […] The post Ranking the eight teams alive in the 2026 NBA playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Final Injury Report for 76ers-Knicks Game 1: Will Joel Embiid, Jeremy Sochan Play?
Both the Philadelphia 76ers and New York Knicks may be without one of their key players in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals on Monday.
Fantasy Basketball 2026-27: Early Bust Candidates Based on Current Offseason Trends
As the 2026 offseason rolls on, the excitement for the upcoming season is already building. We are currently in May, a time when most casual fans are taking a break, but smart fantasy managers are doing the heavy lifting. The reality is that several big-name stars are already showing red flags that ...
Paul Pierce Admits Celtics Were Caught Off Guard by Joel Embiid’s Series-Changing Performance
Paul Pierce said the Celtics were caught off guard by Joel Embiid’s impact, as the 76ers star turned the series around after Boston’s 3-1 lead.
Stephen A. Smith Rips Jaylen Brown’s Joel Embiid Comments With Blunt Take After Celtics’ Collapse
Stephen A. Smith didn’t hold back, sharply criticizing Jaylen Brown’s comments about Joel Embiid in the aftermath of the Celtics’ loss.
2026 NBA playoffs: Schedule, predictions for second round
The first round of the NBA playoffs has come and gone, and things didn’t go exactly as expected For the first time ever, two separate teams in one postseason field overcame 3-1 deficits to advance. The Philadelphia 76ers did so as a seventh seed, becoming just the eighth team to knock off a two-seed in […] The post 2026 NBA playoffs: Schedule, predictions for second round appeared first on ClutchPoints.