The New York Knicks begin the Eastern Conference semifinals with a decisive 137-98 win over the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 1 on Monday night. Jalen Brunson leads New York’s offense, scoring 35 points with 27 coming in the first half as the Knicks take control early and maintain a large margin throughout the game. The lopsided result builds on New York’s momentum from the earlier stages of the playoffs. According to one report, the Knicks’ postseason run includes becoming the first team in NBA history to win three straight playoff games by at least 25 points, following the same pattern of dominance that started midway through the first round against the Atlanta Hawks. Another report similarly highlights Brunson’s first-half scoring as the key driver of the Knicks’ blowout, while also describing the broader “historic postseason” context of New York’s performance. Across both outlets, the central details are the same: New York’s commanding lead in the semifinals opener, the final score, and Brunson’s scoring surge in the early portion of the game.