New York Knicks, Eastern Conference Finals
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The Knicks are just one win away from sweeping the Philadelphia 76ers to secure a second consecutive appearance in the Eastern Conference Finals. New York moved one win closer to the ECF with a commanding 108–94 Game 3 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers.
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Knicks sweep Sixers: How New York fans invaded Philadelphia in Game 4 for series-ending win
Here's how the Knicks took over Xfinity Mobile Arena on Sunday.
The brilliant shooting day was somewhat of a surprise, despite how easily the Knicks handled the 76ers in this series.
Suffice it to say — New York Knicks superfan Timothée Chalamet was hyped after the team's sweep of the Philadelphia 76ers in the NBA playoffs. Chalamet took to his Instagram Stories after the game, posting a blank screen with a broom emoji. Of course, the broom emoji represents the Knicks sweeping the 76ers.
Jalen Brunson came up clutch for the Knicks once again, with 8 of his 26 points coming in the final quarter to lead New York in scoring. Tyrese Maxey carried the load for the Sixers, also with 26 points, but it was Philly’s 18 turnovers that really did the damage at Madison Square Garden.
The Knicks survived a thriller at Madison Square Garden, and the series shifts to Philadelphia, which should be welcoming to New York and its traveling fans for Game 3. The Knicks are on an impressive five-game win streak during the NBA playoffs that spans the last three games of the first round against the Hawks and the first two games of this second round series against the 76ers.
The New York Knicks fans went wild after their team beat the 76ers in Game 3 to go up 3-0 in the series, they spanked Philly's playoff shirts.
Knicks fans made their presence known during their Game 4 victory over the 76ers on May 10. PHILADELPHIA — “Let’s go Knicks,” they roared early as the 3-pointers fell like an avalanche. “Deuce,” they bellowed after every one of Miles McBride’s seven 3-pointers.