The Knicks are running on all cylinders. New York made 53 of its 84 shots en route to Monday’s 137-98 blowout win over the Sixers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.
“It’s a lot of fun when you have concepts on either end of the floor and guys are trying to embrace those concepts at the highest level,” head coach Mike Brown said, per James Edwards III of The Athletic. “When they do, it doesn’t really matter what you call or initiates the action because guys are trying to play the right way. It can be any team out on the floor. If they’re trying to embrace what you’re throwing out there, sacrificing, all of that other stuff, it can be a lot of fun to watch.”
As Edwards notes, every New York starter except Josh Hart, who had eight points and six assists, scored 17 or more and only Jalen Brunson took more than 11 shots.
Here’s more on the Knicks:
- Mikal Bridges had no more than 11 points in the first five games of the first-round series against Atlanta. Bridges erupted for 24 points in the Knicks’ 51-point blowout in Game 6. Apparently, it was no fluke. He had 17 points on 7-for-10 shooting along with five assists and a plus-19 rating in 27 minutes during Game 1 against Philadelphia. He also keep Sixers playmaker Tyrese Maxey under control. “It’s very important. He’s a huge factor for us,” Brunson told Zach Braziller of the New York Post. “He’s been playing great.”
- In the last three games, OG Anunoby is 23-for-30 from the field and 8-for-11 from distance, Braziller notes. “I think [it’s] the way he’s been able to create space, the way he’s been attacking,” Brunson said. “Those things have been a key factor for him. Obviously, he’s knocking down shot after shot. He’s just playing real aggressive, really downhill. … He’s creating havoc, and he’s making good decisions.”
- Brunson expects a much tougher game from the Sixers on Wednesday. “I don’t think we’re going to see that team, from Game 1 to Game 2,” Brunson said, per Vincent Goodwill of ESPN. “They’ll be ready to go.”
- They hosted Florida State’s Lajae Jones for a pre-draft workout on Monday, Ian Begley of SNY tweets. Jones averaged 12.7 points and 5.7 rebounds for the Seminoles, his third college team.
Let’s go Knicks!!! It’s still early in the Playoffs. I wish Orlando didn’t choke away that series.
Indy’s in a gap year
Boston’s eliminated
Pistons are weak
Nothin standing in the way of knicks making finals this yr
Gonna get swept by okc
But the east is theirs to lose at this point
#1 seed, 60 win team…is “weak”. P
Okay dude, go back to bed….
Says the guy the Knicks were weakest team in East playoffs. Davey watch a real playoff team. See what a real 2way team looks like. I pray the Thunder come out the West.
“Davey watch a real playoff team”
He has all of the time in the world to watch one, too, since his Warriors fell apart.
This isn’t real basketball, its playoffs, at this point it just matters who is healthier. No Joker, No Curry, and Wemby stunk it up last night – worst playoffs since last years stinker. I swear the league hates me and literally will make whoever I hate the most win lol
The Knicks haven’t won a title in 50 years – pack it up, Al.
Are you agreeing with his idiotic take that the Pistons are somehow “bad”? Wrong. Pistons gunna pack the Knicks up in 5.
I responded to your post. You been criticizing the Knicks since playoffs started. I don’t care about the Pistons. We aren’t playing them. I take it one gm one series at a time.
History got nothing to do with this series. Knicks are making history right now. First time three blow out wins in a row in playoffs. (25) or more points.
39, 51, 29. Making history lol.
Yup, the Knicks sure are playing their best ball of the year in the second round of the playoffs, no argument there.
Cavs won 64 games last yr, #1 seed
2nd rd exit in 5 games…
Pistons were 1 gm away from being eliminated by #8 seed. If not for franz injury they ‘d be in a detroit karaoke bar tonite singing eminem‘s lose yourself
Not about what ifs and if onlys. You gotta show up game time. Magic choked gm 6.
When you are using “were 1 gm away” in your argument, you have lost.
YDKB if you think a 60 win team is “weak”. I am obviously kidding when I troll OKC fans by calling them weak, but you really dropped that in there.
First Giannis is “injury prone” after having 1 season under 60 games, now this? Rough week for takes on here.
@Salem. Still hoping SA takes care of OKC. However the Knicks luck they lose to Pistons and SA in Finals
Maybe Minny takes care of both!
Not missing players. It’s going to be Thunder vs Spurs. And Spurs have no fear of Thunder lol. They owned them in season. Thunder have trouble with good bigs. Spurs have a real shot imo.
I agree, I’m just hoping. Would like to see Randle make the Finals.
I really think Spurs got their number lol.
I want the Thunder they beat us twice. Just not talking that far ahead. Sixers first.
The one positive to Bridges’ struggles has been OG getting the opportunity to seize the 3rd option role he originally came here ready and able to play. KAT’s new found fondness for facilitation has helped as well, and that might even allow Bridges to get more offensive chances as well. Still, when it comes to offensive options in basketball, 4 is still a crowd. So, we’ll see.
Hey Abe, I’m here in case you want to call me out. I know you been doing it on random articles. I’ll do you a favor and be here.
You watching the game right now.
Her saying SGA says to maximize his talent every year. With three guys around her. That DID’NT do it is funny to me lols ….. I love Vince. But he didn’t want either.
This A whole here trolls me for months. And has me muted. Is there a bigger COWARD on this board.
Go jump on Dras jock and take your partner Abe with you.
raz427
May 5, 2026
Hey Abe, I’m here in case you want to call me out. I know you been doing it on random articles. I’ll do you a favor and be here.
Flag Mute 👀👀
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I’m not a proctologist but I know an ares ole when I see one.
Ain’t nobody has you muted I promise LMAO. I promise you Abe.
It’s all about team play in playoffs. Right now Knicks are looking good . And peaking at right time. OG has been our best player so far. That’s a great sign for team ball. The bench has also stepped up. This yr Knicks have a bench thank god. (Sorry Thibs)
Bridges hasn’t awakened yet. There are still a few players that can show up yet. We need Bridges to be a top 4 player minimum. If we want to get out the East. So I am still watching and waiting for him to find his groove. All about winning and consistency now.
Let’s go Knicks .
Tge brain has two sides left n right. On yours one side is never right. And the other side there is nothing left.
raz427
May 5, 2026
Ain’t nobody has you muted I promise LMAO. I promise you Abe.
👀👀Flag Mute 👀👀
You see a reply. 🤡🤡🤡🤡
Please keep it like this.
Crazy Ole Abe at it again and is drunk.
Abe Simpson haha, what a crack up