"Philly Was a Sports Town": Knicks' Josh Hart Shades 76ers Fans After 4-0 Sweep
The Knicks made 18 3-pointers in the first half and set an NBA postseason record with 144 points in the series-clinching win.
- On Sunday, the New York Knicks swept the Philadelphia 76ers with a 144-114 victory in Game 4, securing a berth in the Eastern Conference finals and setting a franchise playoff scoring record.
- Despite 76ers ticket restrictions limiting sales to Greater Philadelphia residents, Knicks fans overwhelmed Xfinity Mobile Arena, comprising the overwhelming bulk of the 19,746 fans inside the venue.
- Miles McBride, starting for the injured OG Anunoby, scored 25 points and hit seven 3-pointers, while the Knicks set an NBA postseason record by sinking 11 3-pointers in the opening quarter.
- Sixers guard Tyrese Maxey expressed frustration after elimination, saying, 'It absolutely sucks,' while Knicks forward Josh Hart noted the visiting fans drowned out the home crowd throughout the game.
- New York advances to the Eastern Conference finals, awaiting the winner of the Pistons-Cavaliers series with Detroit leading 2-1, and will have at least a week off before the next round begins.
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Brooms in the stands, 144 points on the board: The Knicks' Philly
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NYC skyscrapers turn blue and orange to celebrate Knicks' win
NEW YORK (CBS, KYMA) - Some of New York City's skyscrapers were shining blue and orange Sunday night after the New York Knicks completed a series sweep of the Philadelphia 76ers and advanced to the NBA Eastern Conference finals for the second straight season. Footage taken from north Brooklyn shows the Empire State Building, One Vanderbilt, and the new JPMorgan Chase global headquarters at 270 Park Avenue displaying the Knicks' iconic colors. "N…
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