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NBA Playoffs: Knicks Unleash 25 Three-Pointers, Score Franchise-High 144 Points, Sweep 76ers 4-0 to Reach Eastern Conference Finals

From Liberty Times · (20m ago) Chinese Positive tone

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • The New York Knicks defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 144-114 in Game 4 of their playoff series.
  • The Knicks set a franchise record for points in a playoff game with 144 and tied a playoff record with 25 three-pointers.
  • With the victory, the Knicks swept the series 4-0 and advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals.

The New York Knicks delivered a dominant performance, crushing the Philadelphia 76ers 144-114 in Game 4 to complete a resounding 4-0 sweep of their playoff series. Liberty Times reports that the Knicks showcased an offensive explosion, draining 25 three-pointers โ€“ tying a playoff record โ€“ and setting a new franchise record for points in a playoff game with 144. This decisive victory propels the Knicks into the Eastern Conference Finals, extending their current playoff winning streak to seven games, another franchise best.

From the perspective of Knicks fans, this series has been a display of offensive prowess and team cohesion. Players like Miles McBride, who hit a game-high seven three-pointers en route to 25 points, and Jalen Brunson, with 22 points and six threes, led the charge. The team's ability to consistently score and maintain a significant lead, at one point by as much as 44 points, underscores their dominance throughout the series. The Knicks' overall playoff performance, marked by a total net point differential of 194 points over 10 games, signals their championship aspirations.

Conversely, the Philadelphia 76ers, who impressively overcame a 1-3 deficit in the first round, found no answers against the Knicks' relentless offense. Despite Joel Embiid's 24 points, the team struggled offensively, with no other player reaching double digits in scoring except for Tyrese Maxey (17 points) and Kelly Oubre Jr. (10 points). The swift exit from the playoffs after their first-round heroics is a bitter pill to swallow for the 76ers and their supporters, ending their season abruptly.

This matchup, as covered by Liberty Times, highlights the stark contrast in momentum and execution between the two teams. While the 76ers showed resilience in the previous round, they were ultimately outmatched by a Knicks team firing on all cylinders. The Knicks' journey to the Eastern Conference Finals, where they will face the winner of the Cavaliers-Pistons series, is a testament to their strong postseason performance.

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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.