Mike Brown believes the Knicks could have done better in controlling turnovers.

Thanks to scoring from Jalen Brunson, Mikal Bridges, and Landry Shamet, the New York Knicks defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 108-94 on the road in a key game of the third round of the 2025/26 NBA playoffs semifinals, extending their winning streak to three games. Mike Brown stated that his team handled the opponent's strong offense with composure, but could have done better in controlling turnovers.

According to the data, Jalen Brunson scored 33 points and 9 assists for the New York Knicks in this key game, Mikal Bridges scored 23 points and 1 assist, and Landry Shamet contributed 15 points.

New York Knicks head coach Mike Brown said, "Our players played very well, and we knew the Philadelphia 76ers would be full of energy with their home crowd. They came out strong from the start and hit us hard. But our players quickly calmed down and found their way in the second half. The team responded very well, and they were very tenacious."

“We did very well on offensive rebounds and also had a good transition offense. Winning possession is especially important on the road. We didn’t do a good enough job controlling turnovers, but we did quite well on free throws, second-chance points, and offensive rebounds, which was a big reason why we were able to win on the road.”

Mike Brown noted, "Our defense was excellent again in the fourth quarter, especially against a strong team like this. We controlled our body movements well and tried not to give them any opportunities at the free-throw line. If I don't mention Mikal Bridges's consistent effort in guarding Tyrese Maxey, then I've failed. We can only hope he misses a few shots, but when guarding him, we have to keep guarding him."

“Mitchell Robinson is so important to us, he has a huge impact on both offense and defense. And Randre Shamet is also a great help to us, he is crucial on both offense and defense. When we are behind, we need someone to step up and create sparks, and he did just that.”

In addition, Mike Brown emphasized, "Players' names can be called at any time, so you have to be ready at all times, and our players have really kept that in mind."

"Whether it's Jordan Clarkson, José Alvarado, or Randre Shamet, they all demonstrated this, including staying focused and always ready."

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