Jalen Brunson scored 33 points, and the New York Knicks beat the Philadelphia 76ers 108-94 for a 3-0 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals.
The Knicks took control with a 25-9 run in the second quarter and led by as many as 16.
Mikal Bridges scored 23 points (10 in the second quarter). Brunson assisted on 5 of Bridges’ 8 baskets.
For the 76ers, Kelly Oubre Jr. had 22 points (11 in the second quarter) and 8 rebounds.
The Knicks shot 50.0% from the field and 33.3% from 3 to the 76ers’ 42.9% and 28.1%. The 76ers outscored the Knicks 24-10 off turnovers. The 76ers were outscored 18-5 in 6 minutes with George, Embiid, Grimes, Maxey and Edgecombe on the floor together.