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On April 23, Beijing time, the NBA playoffs were in full swing, and the New York Knicks defeated the Philadelphia 76ers by a narrow margin of 104-101 in a matchup full of tension and dramatic reversals. The victory not only further cemented the Knicks' lead in the series, taking the overall score to 2-0, but also demonstrated the team's perseverance under extreme pressure and calm execution in key moments.
Wonderful replay
At the beginning of the game, the 76ers' Tyrese Maxey quickly came into play, hitting three three-pointers in a row to help the team take a 9-0 lead. The Knicks' DiVincenzo then responded with a three-pointer to close the gap. Although Joel Embiid's offensive from the outside and inside stabilized the situation, the Knicks didn't give up on catching up. At the end of the first quarter, the 76ers led 25-18.
In the second quarter, the two sides engaged in a fierce exchange of points. Tobias Harris and Josh Hart were particularly prominent, helping their respective teams maintain tight margin of score. At halftime, the 76ers held a slim 53-49 lead.
In the second half, the Knicks showed a stronger offensive and once overtook the score through a wave of 6-0 mini-climax. In the games that followed, the two sides changed hands and took the lead several times, demonstrating the high intensity and unpredictability of the playoffs. Heading into the final quarter, the Knicks entered the final quarter with a five-point advantage.
The battle was even more fierce in the final quarter, with the Knicks in a scoring drought in the final six minutes, and the 76ers seized the opportunity to go on an 11-2 run. The climax of the game came in the final minute, when Brunson's crucial three-pointer and DiVincenzo's buzzer-beating three-pointer ultimately helped the Knicks complete a thrilling comeback. Maxey's key miss and Embiid's miss sealed the Knicks' victory.
Player performance
For the Knicks, Brunson became the team's scoring pillar with an all-round performance of 24 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists. DiVincenzo also showed his ability to score in crunch time, contributing a total of 19 points. In addition, Hart's 15 rebounds and 21 points were equally crucial for the Knicks' defense and counterattack.
For the 76ers, Embiid proved that he was the dominant man on the court with a performance of 34 points, 11 rebounds and six assists. Maxey's all-around display (35 points, 8 rebounds and 10 assists) also showed his key role, although his mistakes in the final stages of the game may have affected the team's final result.
For the Knicks:
- Hatten: 14 points, 8 rebounds
- Brunson: 24 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists
- Hart: 21 points, 15 rebounds
- DiVincenzo: 19 points
- Other players also have their own contributions and work together to help the team win.
For the 76ers:
- Embiid: 34 points, 11 rebounds, 6 assists
- Maxey: 35 points, 8 rebounds, 10 assists
- Harris: 10 points, 9 rebounds
- Other players also contributed to the team's performance, but ultimately failed to help the team win the game.
Knicks Victory Factors: The Knicks' victory can be attributed to a few key factors. First, they executed in key moments, especially in the final stages of the game, when DiVincenzo and Brunson's key three-pointers were the turning point of the game. Second, the Knicks excelled in the rebounding scramble, especially Hart's 15 rebounds, which gave the Knicks more of a second offense.
Reasons for the 76ers' loss: For the 76ers, despite Embiid and Maxey's excellent individual performances, the team made mistakes at key moments in the game, especially Maxey's key mistakes directly affected the outcome of the game. In addition, the Knicks' defensive strategy also limited the 76ers' scoring efficiency to a certain extent.
Referee controversy: Some of the controversy in the game mainly focused on some of the referee's decisions, especially at key moments in the game. Spectators and commentators expressed their displeasure that some of the possible fouls were not whistled, believing that they may have had an impact on the outcome of the game. Overall, however, the referee's performance maintained a certain level of impartiality.
PERSONAL OPINION: Although the results of the game caused some controversy, looking at it as a whole, the Knicks showed their tenacity and execution in key moments. Their victory was the result of team effort, especially on the defensive end and their ability to score in key moments. For the 76ers, it's an opportunity to learn and grow, especially when it comes to how to stay calm under pressure and reduce turnovers.
Summary: This Knicks-76ers matchup is very exciting, full of technical, tactical and psychological confrontations. Despite some controversy, the quality and intensity of the game still excites all basketball lovers. The Knicks' victory underscored the importance of execution in the playoffs, and the 76ers need to learn from future games and reduce turnovers in crunch time.