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The New York Knicks took care of the Atlanta Hawks in one of the franchise’s biggest wins. Now the Philadelphia 76ers try their luck in the Big Apple.
These two Eastern Conference foes square off in a semifinals rematch of a tight series from 2024. Jalen Brunson and Tyrese Maxey went at each other, which made for incredible moments. However, this series might have different components from two years ago.
Expect nothing less than a dogfight for supremacy. Madison Square Garden will be rocking for Game 1 with Knicks fans ready to watch this team try and get over the playoff hump. As for the 76ers, this is the moment that separates contenders from pretenders. No time for the weak hearted to rest.
Philadelphia has only one full day to recover after completing the NBA’s 14th comeback from a 3-1 deficit by beating the Celtics 109-100 on Saturday. They were also the first No. 7 seed to beat a No. 2 since the first round became a best-of-seven format.
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76ers vs. Knicks live updates, highlights from Game 1 of NBA playoffs
4th Quarter- 8:43: Both teams trading a couple 3-pointers 115-83 Knicks rolling
4th Quarter- 10:29: The Knicks take out the starter up 109-78
End of 3rd Quarter: Knicks 109, 76ers 78
3rd Quarter- 7.5 seconds: Miles McBride nails 3-pointer, putting the Knicks up 109-75
3rd Quarter- 1:07: Knicks take 104-73 lead over 76ers with no signs of let up
3rd Quarter- 2:40: VJ Edgecombe 3-pointer to stop the bleeding a bit 96-71
3rd Quarter- 5:06: 76ers and Knicks trade 3-pointers with Justin Edwards and Mikal Bridges hitting 96-68
3rd Quarter- 6:03: Knicks up 93-65 and rolling.
First Half Team Stats
| PHI | NYK | |
|---|---|---|
| FG | 16-40 | 29-44 |
| Field Goal % | 40 | 66 |
| 3PT | 5-16 | 9-17 |
| Three Point % | 31 | 53 |
| FT | 14-14 | 7-12 |
| Free Throw % | 100 | 58 |
| Rebounds | 15 | 20 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 3 | 3 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 12 | 17 |
| Assists | 7 | 16 |
| Steals | 1 | 4 |
| Blocks | 1 | 2 |
| Total Turnovers | 6 | 4 |
| Points Conceded Off Turnovers | 6 | 5 |
| Fast Break Points | 0 | 6 |
| Points in Paint | 16 | 32 |
| Fouls | 13 | 12 |
| Technical Fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant Fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Largest Lead | 3 | 23 |
| Percent Led | 10 | 81 |
The New York Knicks lead the Philadelphia 76ers 74-51
2nd Quarter-0:06: Jalen Brunson makes a 25-foot three-point shot to close out the half.
2nd Quarter-0:57: Tyrese Maxey makes two-point shot.
2nd Quarter-1:08: Jalen Brunson makes a 25-foot three-point shot.
2nd Quarter-1:49: Joel Embiid makes a 1-foot layup.
2nd Quarter-2:23: Mikail Bridges makes 23-foot three-point shot.
Josh Hart’s hustle.
Mikal Bridges’ triple.
Jimmy Fallon’s reaction 😂Knicks are ROLLING in the 2Q! pic.twitter.com/oRWb5XPUEX
— NBA (@NBA) May 5, 2026
2nd Quarter-2:55: Jalen Brunson makes 11-foot pull up jumper.
a lil float action from the captain 😮💨
🪣 16 PTS pic.twitter.com/AbSYpPjjlH
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) May 5, 2026
2nd Quarter-4:02: OG Anunoby makes a 17-foot pull up jumper.
2nd Quarter-6:18: Joel Embiid makes a driving layup.
2nd Quarter-6:43: Karl Anthony Towns makes a 25-foot three-point shot.
Kelly Oubre Jr. measures himself up next to KAT 😅
Guarding someone who’s 7 feet tall isn’t easy! pic.twitter.com/rjaXJ7RWL0
— NBA (@NBA) May 5, 2026
2nd Quarter-6:58: Tyrese Maxey makes a driving layup.
2nd Quarter-8:26: Josh Hart makes a 23-foot three-point shot.
2nd Quarter-8:43: Kelly Oubre makes a 24-foot three-point shot.
2nd Quarter-8:57: Mikail Bridges makes a 1-foot running dunk.
it starts with defense 👏👏 pic.twitter.com/2fm2Cy6WA3
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) May 5, 2026
2nd Quarter-9:52: Kelly Oubre dunk, assisted by Paul George.
Paul George finds Kelly Oubre Jr. (7 PTS) 🙌
Sixers seeking a 1-0 series lead in the East Semis tonight! pic.twitter.com/BTwFRi4RFa
— NBA (@NBA) May 5, 2026
2nd Quarter-10:17: Jose Alvarado with a 1-foot layup, assisted by Karl Anthony Towns
a goooood look from KAT 😮💨 then jose puts it away 😤 pic.twitter.com/WsL5Cwh6zn
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) May 5, 2026
2nd Quater-10:31: Paul George makes a 25-foot three-point shot.
2nd Quarter-11:47: OG Anunoby makes a driving layup.
1st Quarter Team Stats
| PHI | NYK | |
|---|---|---|
| FG | 6-18 | 13-20 |
| Field Goal % | 33 | 65 |
| 3PT | 3-7 | 4-8 |
| Three Point % | 43 | 50 |
| FT | 10-10 | 3-7 |
| Free Throw % | 100 | 43 |
| Rebounds | 8 | 9 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 1 | 0 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 7 | 9 |
| Assists | 2 | 5 |
| Steals | 0 | 1 |
| Blocks | 1 | 2 |
| Total Turnovers | 3 | 2 |
| Points Conceded Off Turnovers | 4 | 5 |
| Fast Break Points | 0 | 2 |
| Points in Paint | 2 | 12 |
| Fouls | 7 | 7 |
| Technical Fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant Fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Largest Lead | 3 | 10 |
| Percent Led | 20 | 62 |
The New York Knicks lead the Philadelphia 76ers 33-25
1st Quarter-0:24: Miles McBride makes 9-foot turnaround jumper.
1st Quarter-1:19: OG Anunoby makes a driving layup.
og getting buckets 🎱 pic.twitter.com/MJ7oR4qwaD
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) May 5, 2026
1st Quarter-2:16: OG Anunoby makes 24-foot three-point shot.
1st Quarter-3:21: Miles McBride makes 23-foot three-point shot.
we never get tired of hearing
🗣️ DEEEUUUCEEEEEE pic.twitter.com/8KZJPO8n1S
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) May 5, 2026
1st Quarter-3:57: Jalen Brunson makes 26-foot three-point shot.
1st Quarter-5:19: Jalen Brunson makes 2-foot shot.
the brunson burner is heating up 🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/YUhNWhFqEf
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) May 5, 2026
1st Quarter-6:20: Mitchell Robinson makes a 1-foot dunk.
BRUNSON TO LOB-INSON‼️ pic.twitter.com/jKQHVE2E2r
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) May 5, 2026
1st Quarter-6:35: Paul George makes 26-foot three-point shot.
1st Quarter-7:09: Jalen Brunson makes 11-foot driving floater.
1st Quarter-8:39: Paul George makes a 25-foot three-point jumper.
PG3 pic.twitter.com/gmeqvsFk5m
— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) May 5, 2026
1st Quarter-9:19: Karl Anthony Towns makes 26-foot three-point shot.
1st Quarter-9:53: Jalen Brunson makes 16-foot step back jumpshot
1st Quarter-10:21: VJ Edgecombe makes 14-foot pull up jump shot.
1st Quarter-10:38: Mikail Bridges makes 1-foot dunk
straight to business for bridges 😤 pic.twitter.com/WdObWqE74P
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) May 5, 2026
The Sixers and Knicks are meeting in the postseason for the 10th time.
Philly, which just beat Boston in the playoffs for the first time since 1982, now faces a New York team it hasn’t beaten in a postseason series since 1983 👀 pic.twitter.com/YSf97ASIId
— ESPN Insights (@ESPNInsights) May 4, 2026
How to Watch Philadelphia 76ers vs. New York Knicks Game 1 NBA Playoffs
Friday, May 4
Tip-off: 8 p.m. ET
TV: NBC/Peacock
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