Brunson's 33 points put the Knicks to a 108-94 victory over the 76ers.

May 9th - The Knicks defeated the 76ers 108-94. Brunson contributed 33 points, 5 rebounds, and 9 assists, while Bridges added 23 points, 3 rebounds, and 1 assist. For the 76ers, Oubre had 22 points, 8 rebounds, and 1 assist, while Embiid had 18 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists.

In the first quarter, the 76ers went on a 10-0 run to quickly take the lead. The Knicks then gradually stabilized the situation thanks to Brunson and Bridges. At the end of the first quarter, the 76ers led 31-27 . In the second quarter, the Knicks relied on Shamet and Brunson to score consecutively and quickly take the lead and widen the gap. Bridges continued to fire from beyond the arc, helping the team extend their lead to double digits. At halftime, the Knicks led 60-50 .

After switching sides, the 76ers narrowed the gap to 4 points thanks to Embiid and Oubre's inside attacks, but Brunson's consecutive drives to the basket restored the Knicks' double-digit lead. At the end of the third quarter, the Knicks led 85-74 . In the final quarter, the 76ers narrowed the gap again with consecutive three-pointers from Grimes, but the Knicks regained control thanks to Brunson's scoring spree. Ultimately, the Knicks defeated the 76ers 108-94 .

Knicks player statistics

Brunson 33 points, 5 rebounds, 9 assists; Bridges 23 points, 3 rebounds, 1 assist; Shamet 15 points, 3 rebounds; Hart 12 points, 11 rebounds, 3 assists; Towns 8 points, 12 rebounds, 7 assists; Robinson 6 points, 6 rebounds; Clarkson 4 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists; McBride 3 points, 2 assists; Alvarado 3 points.

76ers player statistics

Oubre had 22 points, 8 rebounds, and 1 assist; Embiid had 18 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists; Maxi had 17 points, 2 rebounds, and 7 assists; George had 15 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 assists; Edgecombe had 11 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 assists; Grimes had 6 points, 2 rebounds, and 2 assists; Watford had 3 points; Barlow had 2 points and 1 rebound; Terry had 1 rebound and 1 assist.

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