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The New York Knicks dominated the Philadelphia 76ers 144–114 on May 10 at Wells Fargo Center, with Mikal McBride leading the way on 25 points and Jalen Brunson adding 22 in a decisive playoff performance. New York's offensive firepower was on full display: the Knicks shot 53.8 percent from the field and made 25 three-pointers, far exceeding the Vegas total of 213.5 points combined. The visitors controlled the boards with 47 rebounds and distributed 33 assists while committing just nine turnovers, establishing an offensive rating of 147.3 against Philadelphia's struggling 113.6 defensive rating. Philadelphia's Joel Embiid managed 24 points and Tyrese Maxey contributed 17, but the 76ers' 50 percent shooting and eight three-pointers proved insufficient; they were outscored 43–24 in the opening quarter and never recovered momentum. New York's three-point barrage and ball movement—particularly in the first and third quarters—created a canyon of separation that Philadelphia couldn't bridge. The Knicks' defensive suffocation, holding the 76ers to a 113.6 offensive rating, underscored a complete team performance that positions them favorably in their playoff trajectory.
