Brunson's 35 points led the Knicks to a 137-98 victory over the 76ers.

May 5th - The Knicks defeated the 76ers 137-98. Brunson contributed 35 points, 1 rebound, and 3 assists, while Anunoby added 18 points, 3 rebounds, and 1 assist. For the 76ers, George had 17 points, 3 rebounds, and 3 assists, and Embiid had 14 points, 4 rebounds, and 1 assist.

In the first quarter, George hit consecutive three-pointers to help the 76ers briefly take the lead. However, the Knicks relied on Brunson's scoring from both inside and outside to drive the team's offense. At the end of the first quarter, the Knicks led 33-25. In the second quarter, the Knicks relied on Brunson's continued efficient output, with Anunoby, Bridges, and Towns quickly widening the gap to over 20 points. At halftime, the Knicks led 74-51.

After switching sides, Anunoby and Bridges repeatedly attacked the basket, Towns hit a three-pointer, and Brunson maintained his consistent output, quickly extending the Knicks' lead to over 30 points. The 76ers only managed sporadic scoring from Edgecombe to keep the game going. At the end of the third quarter, the Knicks maintained a 109-78 lead. In the final quarter, the Knicks' bench continued their high-intensity output, pushing the lead close to 40 points at one point. Ultimately, the Knicks defeated the 76ers 137-98.

76ers player stats

George had 17 points, 3 rebounds, and 3 assists; Embiid had 14 points, 4 rebounds, and 1 assist; Maxi had 13 points, 3 rebounds, and 2 assists; Edgecombe had 12 points, 1 rebound, and 2 assists; Oubre had 12 points, 5 rebounds, and 1 assist; Edwards had 8 points; Barlow had 7 points and 3 rebounds; Watford had 5 points, 1 rebound, and 1 assist; Grimes had 5 points, 1 rebound, and 4 assists.

Knicks player statistics

Brunson 35 points, 1 rebound, 3 assists; Anunoby 18 points, 3 rebounds, 1 assist; Bridges 17 points, 2 rebounds, 5 assists; Towns 17 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists; Kolek 8 points, 4 assists; Hart 8 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists; McBride 8 points, 2 assists; Diawara 5 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist; Hulk Polti 5 points, 9 rebounds

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