Knicks beat Joel Embiid-less 76ers to take 2-0 series lead
NEW YORK — The New York Knicks had every reason to expect a simpler night. Joel Embiid was out for the Philadelphia 76ers, though Mitchell Robinson was a late scratch for the Knicks. And somehow, even without Philadelphia’s franchise center on the floor, the Knicks still spent most of Game 2 fighting whistles, foul trouble and a team that looked far more comfortable than it did two nights ...
NEW YORK — The New York Knicks had every reason to expect a simpler night. Joel Embiid was out for the Philadelphia 76ers, though Mitchell Robinson was a late scratch for the Knicks. And somehow, even without Philadelphia’s franchise center on the floor, the Knicks still spent most of Game 2 fighting whistles, foul trouble and a team that looked far more comfortable than it did two nights earlier.
They got through it anyway. The Knicks won 108-102 Wednesday night at Madison Square Garden to take a 2-0 series lead on their side of the Eastern Conference semifinals bracket. The series will continue Friday night at Xfinity Mobile Arena.
Aside from Josh Hart, all Knicks starters finished in double figures, led by Jalen Brunson, who had 26 points and six assists as the Knicks shot 50. 6% for the game. Tyrese Maxey paced four 76ers in double figures with 26 points, three rebounds and six assists.
This wasn’t anything like Game 1. The Knicks weren’t raining jumpers from everywhere. The 76ers weren’t absorbing punches and waiting to be buried.
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