Brunson and the Knicks aim to clinch series against Philadelphia
New York Knicks (53-29, third in the Eastern Conference) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (45-37, seventh in the Eastern Conference) Philadelphia; Sunday, 3:30 p. m.
EDT LINE: Knicks -1. 5; over/under is 212. 5 EASTERN CONFERENCE SECOND ROUND: Knicks lead series 3-0 BOTTOM LINE: The New York Knicks look to clinch the series over the Philadelphia 76ers in game four of the Eastern Conference second round.
The Knicks defeated the 76ers 108-94 in the last matchup on Friday. Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 33 points, and Kelly Oubre Jr. led the 76ers with 22.
The 76ers are 9-7 against division opponents. Philadelphia ranks sixth in the Eastern Conference with 16. 9 fast break points per game led by VJ Edgecombe averaging 8.
0. The Knicks are 14-3 against opponents from the Atlantic Division. New York is third in the Eastern Conference allowing just 110.