VIDEO ⟩ Branson with a dazzling performance forges the “Knicks” third victory in the series against the “76ers”

The Knicks beat the Philadelphia 76ers 97-92 on the road to take a 3-1 lead in the Eastern Conference playoff first-round series to four wins.

In the course of the match, the “76ers” gained a 12-point lead, but the “Knicks” managed to fight back and take the lead.

Branson played 44 minutes, scored 47 points (2p. 16/36, 3p. 2/8, free throws 9/11) and completed 10 assists.

47 points scored is a new career record for Branson in play-off matches. Until now, his record was 41 points.

16 points for the winners were scored by Ogugua or Ouji Anunobi, 13 by Miles McBride.

Joel Embiid had 27 points, 10 rebounds and six assists for the 76ers.

Tyrese Maxey scored 23 points, Kelly Ubre Jr. added 19 points.

The winner of the series will meet the Milwaukee Bucks or Indiana Pacers in the second round.

“Pacers” beat “Bucks” 126-113 at home on Sunday, which could not be helped by team leader Janis Adetokunbo due to an injury.

For the winners, Myles Turner scored 29 points (3p. 7/9), Tyrese Halliburton stood out with 24 points.

For the Bucks, Brook Lopez scored 27 points, Khris Middleton scored 25 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, Malik Beasley added 20 points.

The Pacers attacked the basket perfectly from long range, hitting 22 of 43 three-point shots (51.2%).

Meanwhile, the Bucks made 12 of 33 long-range shots (36.4%).

2024-04-29 03:11:37
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