On April 26, Beijing time, the NBA playoffs G3 started, the 76ers played at home against the Knicks, and the 76ers fell behind 0-2 after the first two games. In this game, the two teams fell into a tug-of-war, and the offensive end in the first half went back and forth, but in the third quarter, the 76ers rained three-pointers, Embiid hit consecutive shots to help the team open up the point difference, and the Knicks fought back in the final quarter and were powerless. In the end, the 76ers defeated the Knicks 125-114 at home, and the big score came to 1-2.
In the first quarter of the game, Embiid and Harris scored points one after another, Anunoby hit a three-pointer, and the two teams fell into a tug-of-war. DiVincenzo was blown in the face, Lowry received a first-degree malicious foul, Anunoby countered and dunked, Embiid continued to score points, and then Embiid also received a first-degree malicious foul. There was some gunpowder between the two teams, Maxey hit a three-pointer to stabilize the situation, McBride hit a three-pointer, Maxey broke through and scored, Brunson continued to score points, and the Knicks led 29-27 after the first quarter.
In the second quarter of the game, Bogdanovic hit a three-point shot, Batum immediately replied, and Payne hit two three-pointers in a row, and the 76ers overtook the score 36-34. Anunoby jumped to stop the bleeding, the two teams were still very close, the difference could not be opened, the 76ers were just about to pull away, Brunson scored three points, McBride broke through and scored, and the two teams were tied at 45. Thibodeau's challenge was successful, and the two teams went back and forth on the offensive end, Anunoby dunked, Embiid scored from mid-range, Maxey broke through, and DiVincenzo broke through. In the end, DiVincenzo hit a long-range three-pointer, but unfortunately it was overtime, and the Knicks led the 76ers 58-55 at halftime.
Yibian fights again, the two teams are still difficult to solve, you score a goal on the offensive end, I score a goal, and the difference between points can never be opened. Maxey scored three points, Harris scored under the basket, Brunson continued to score points, Maxey counterattacked and dunked, and then the 76ers suddenly found their touch on the outside, Embiid hit three three-pointers in a row, Hart responded with a shot, Lowry also scored three points, and the score came to 85-75. Brunson broke through and scored, Hart scored three points again, Oubre and Payne scored three points again, Brunson scored 2+1 to stop the bleeding, Embiid scored three points again, and the 76ers felt hot on the outside, leading the Knicks 98-85 after the third quarter.
In the final quarter of the game, the Knicks began to fight back, but the 76ers' offensive state was still excellent, Maxey broke through and scored, and the difference was stretched to 15 points. Brunson broke through to stop the bleeding, McBride hit a three-pointer, Anunoby hit two three-pointers in a row, and the Knicks fought back. However, the 76ers can still score points and always maintain a double-digit lead. In the end, the 76ers defeated the Knicks 125-114.
Embiid showed a hot state this time, and the inside and outside blossomed so that the Knicks had no way at all, 13 of 19 from the field, 5 of 7 from three-point range, 19 of 21 from the free throw line, 50 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists, single-handedly helping the team win and retaining the suspense of the series. Embiid is the first player to score 50+ in a single game in this playoffs, and it is also a new high in his personal playoff career.
On the Knicks' side, Brunson was in a resurgence and had 39 points and 13 assists, but unfortunately became an empty cut, while Hart also had 20 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists.