The Knicks made a strong start with a 22-point lead in the first quarter, but Philadelphia turned things around to end the first half, leading by 3 points, and then extended the deficit to 10 points in one phase of the third quarter before the Knicks restored their balance in the final quarter to win the game.
Embid, who missed several games for his team during the current season after undergoing surgery on his knee last February, scored 39 points and succeeded in 13 rebounds.
Brunson's achievement
"Naturally, the opposing team has turned the score around and progressed, but a good start has helped us a lot. We spoke at the beginning of the season about the need to fight regardless of the course of the games and the difficulties we face during them. "
"Whatever the circumstances may be, we must solidarity between ourselves and fight to the last symbol."
It is the second time that Knicks has reached the second round of playoff.
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