Trending Now - Knicks Shatter Franchise Record With Game 1 Blowout of 76ers

WHO:

SOURCE SPORTS - The New York Knicks and the Philadelphia 76ers are the teams involved in the game.

Yahoo Sports Australia - Jalen Brunson was a standout player for the Knicks.

Yahoo Sports Australia - Joel Embiid is a key player for the 76ers.

WHAT:

SOURCE SPORTS - The Knicks won Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals with a score of 137-98.

Yahoo Sports Australia - The Knicks set a franchise record with their victory margin.

Yahoo Sports Australia - The Knicks have now outscored their opponents by a combined 135 points in their last four games, the largest margin in a four-game span in NBA playoff history.

Yahoo Sports Australia - Jalen Brunson scored 35 points, 3 assists, and 2 steals in 31 minutes.

WHERE:

SOURCE SPORTS - The game took place at Madison Square Garden.

WHEN:

SOURCE SPORTS - The game occurred on May 4, 2026.

Yahoo Sports Australia - Game 2 is scheduled for Wednesday night at 7 p.m. ET.

HOW:

Yahoo Sports Australia - The Knicks shot 64% from the field and 54% from three-point range (19 of 36).

Yahoo Sports Australia - Jalen Brunson hit 12 of 18 shots from the field and 3 of 6 from three-point range, making all eight of his free throws.

Yahoo Sports Australia - The Knicks had four starters score in double figures and shot 50% or better from the field and from three-point range.

(UPDATED May 5, 2026 17:32 UTC)

The New York Knicks triumphed over the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals, winning decisively with a score of 137 to 98 at Madison Square Garden. Jalen Brunson was a standout for the Knicks, scoring 35 points and helping the team set a franchise record for victory margin, while also contributing to a historic playoff performance with a combined outscoring of 135 points over their last four games. Game 2 is set to take place on Wednesday night at 7 p.m. ET, as the Knicks look to continue their impressive playoff run.