The New York Knicks extend their lead over the Philadelphia 76ers in the Eastern Conference semifinals, winning 109-94 in Game 3 to take a 3-0 series advantage. Jalen Brunson is the top scorer for New York, finishing with 33 points and delivering key late baskets as the Knicks convert a closer early game into a double-digit margin. Josh Hart adds 12 points and 11 rebounds, while Mikal Bridges contributes 23 points.
New York also takes control of the series after winning Games 1 and 2 in blowout fashion. In Game 2, Brunson scores 26 points as the Knicks hold off Philadelphia 108-102. That game features numerous lead changes and neither team builds a large margin.
In the broader series coverage, the Knicks’ playoff shooting and crowd dynamics are highlighted: multiple outlets describe New York fans significantly present in Philadelphia and note record-setting three-point shooting in the series’ overall performance. Another outlet describes a fourth-quarter surge in the Knicks’ Game 2 win, with Brunson scoring much of his total in that period. The next game is scheduled in Philadelphia.
