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On the morning of April 23, Beijing time, the NBA playoffs continued to open, and the New York Knicks faced the Philadelphia 76ers at home, starting the second matchup between the two sides. After winning 111-104 in the opening game, the Knicks once again beat the 76ers 104-101 at home to take the series to 2-0. The game was thrilling and full of dramatic reversals, and the performances of the players on both sides were also very interesting.
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In this game, the 76ers started quickly and played a 9-0 offensive run. Still, the Knicks quickly found their rhythm of the game. Hart scored the Knicks' first point against Embiid's defense, and a fierce tug-of-war ensued. At the end of the first quarter, the 76ers entered the second quarter with a slight lead.
In the second quarter, the two sides continued to go back and forth, with Harris and Brunson scoring key points for their respective teams. The Knicks, led by Hart, ended the first half with a small 8-2 surge to close the gap to just four points.
The second half was more intense. The Knicks once overtook the score by scoring consecutive points at the end of the third quarter, but the 76ers were not to be outdone and responded quickly under the leadership of Maxey, with a wave of 12-0 offensive to tie the score. The battle between the two sides was even more fierce in the final quarter, and the score was reversed many times. Finally, in the final moments of the game, Brunson and DiVincenzo hit consecutive key three-pointers to help the Knicks seal the victory 104-101.
The specific statistics of the players of both sides are as follows:
For the 76ers:
Joel Embiid: 34 points, 11 rebounds, 6 assists, 2 turnovers, 1 block, plus/minus +3
Tobias Harris: 10 points, 9 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal, 1 turnover, 1 block, plus/minus -5
Tyrese Maxey: 35 points, 8 rebounds, 10 assists, 4 turnovers, plus/minus -3
Kyle Lowry: 8 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals, 1 turnover, 1 block, plus/minus +6
Kelly Oubre: 4 points, 2 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 turnover, 3 blocks, plus/minus -1
Nikola Batum: 6 points, 5 rebounds, 1 assist, plus/minus -6
For the Knicks:
Jalen Brunson: 24 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists, 1 turnover, plus/minus +3
Joshua Hart: 21 points, 15 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals, 2 turnovers, 2 blocks, plus/minus +3
Dante DiVincenzo: 19 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals, 1 turnover, plus/minus +11
Hartenstein: 14 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 turnovers, 4 blocks, plus/minus +1
O.G. Anunoby: 10 points, 4 rebounds, 1 block, plus/minus +1
McBride: 9 points, 1 rebound, 2 assists, plus/minus -8
The Knicks' victory can be attributed to several key factors. The first was their ability to score in crunch time, especially Brunson and DiVincenzo's back-to-back three-pointers late in the game. In addition, the Knicks' defense improved significantly in the final minutes, successfully limiting the 76ers' scoring opportunities. On the other hand, despite the excellent performances of the 76ers' main players Embiid and Maxey, the team's mistakes and defensive instability at key moments were the main reasons why they were unable to reverse the score in the end.
One of the main points of contention in the game was some of the referee's decisions, especially in the closing stages of the game. There were several controversial decisions, especially regarding whether the Knicks' defensive moves amounted to fouls, which caused some controversy and discussion during the game.
Personal opinion: It was clear from this game that the Knicks showed a lot of resilience and concentration under pressure, especially with home-court advantage, and they were able to make the most of every opportunity. While the 76ers showed great offensive prowess, they needed to reduce turnovers and improve defensive consistency while maintaining offensive efficiency. For the entire series, the Knicks will have a good chance of knocking out the 76ers if they can maintain this kind of performance in the decisive moment. The 76ers, on the other hand, will need to find a better strategy to deal with the Knicks' key players in the upcoming games, while improving their execution in key moments.
Summary: The New York Knicks scored another victory in Game 2 of the playoffs against the Philadelphia 76ers to take the series to 2-0. The game was filled with intense confrontations and dramatic turns, with the Knicks showing decisive scoring ability and solid defense in key moments. The 76ers had a good performance, but some technical errors and defensive holes in key moments made it difficult for them to turn the score around. In the next game, both teams need to adjust their strategies and mentality, especially the 76ers need to look for opportunities to counterattack at home. Overall, this game not only brought fans a wonderful basketball feast, but also raised more expectations and speculations about the direction of the two teams in the next series.