Knicks take 3-0 series lead over 76ers as New York fans cheer on 108-94 win in Philadelphia
Philly's Xfinity Mobile Arena again sounded like Madison Square Garden East, thanks to traveling Knicks fans.
The New York Knicks took an insurmountable 3-0 series lead in their NBA playoff matchup with the Philadelphia 76ers, winning 108-94. Jalen Brunson scored 33 points and dished out nine assists. Mikal Bridges added 23 points with Josh Hart notching 12 to give the “ Nova Knicks ” 68 combined points in Philadelphia.
The Knicks’ bench also outscored the Sixers’ reserves 28-11, led by 15 from Landry Shamet. Brunson from DEEP... 💰 He's got 29 PTS as the Knicks lead by 13 in Q4 of Game 3!
pic. twitter. com/Ivh6IVYb3q — NBA (@NBA) May 9, 2026 Despite pleas from Joel Embiid and the best efforts of the 76ers’ ticket office, plenty of Knicks fans — including celebrity supporters Spike Lee, Tracy Morgan, Timothee Chalamet, Ben Stiller and Fat Joe — populated Xfinity Mobile Arena and provided loud support for the road team.
Once again, the Sixers’ home court sounded like Madison Square Garden East. Embiid returned to the Sixers’ lineup after missing Wednesday’s Game 2 loss . He tussled early on with Karl-Anthony Towns in the post, though the Knicks center pulled Embiid toward the perimeter to create lanes to the basket and offensive-rebound opportunities.