News Summary

• The New York Knicks beat the Philadelphia 76ers 137-98 in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.
• Jalen Brunson scored 27 of his 35 points in the first half, and the Knicks continued to pile on offense as the game moved toward an unrecoverable margin.
• The Knicks’ dominance raises the bar for the 76ers to adjust quickly—whether that’s defensive assignments, transition defense, or offensive execution.
• For New York, the result strengthens their position as the team setting the pace in the matchup.