Game Recap: Sixers vs. Knicks
After dropping two close games to start the series, the Sixers recover with Joel Embiid showcasing his MVP play against the Knicks.
Embiid’s Stellar Performance
Joel Embiid set a playoff career high with 50 points to lift host Philadelphia past the New York Knicks, 125-114, cutting the 76ers’ deficit in the Eastern Conference first-round playoff series to 2-1. Embiid shot 13-of-19 from the field and 19-of-21 from the free-throw line in Game 3.
Key Players
- Embiid: 50 points
- Tyrese Maxey: 25 points
- Kelly Oubre Jr.: 15 points
- Cameron Payne: 11 points
Game Highlights
Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 39 points and 13 assists. Josh Hart added 20 points and OG Anunoby had 17. Isaiah Hartenstein chipped in with 14. The Sixers responded with clutch free throws by Embiid to seal the win.
Physical Game
The game was quite physical from the opening tip and bubbled over when Embiid was whistled for a flagrant 1 foul against Mitchell Robinson. Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau commented on the flagrant-foul ruling.
Second Half Action
Embiid scored 18 in the third quarter, leading the Sixers to a 98-85 advantage at the end of the quarter. The game saw intense moments and key plays from both teams.
