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The 2024 NBA playoffs are underway with four games on Saturday, including the Philadelphia 76ers vs New York Knicks. The Sixers visited the Knicks at the Madison Square Garden for Game 1 of their first-round series. It's an even matchup on paper, with Joel Embiid back in Philly's lineup.
Embiid underwent surgery on his left knee in early February and returned in the final two weeks of the regular season. He helped the Sixers finish with a lot of momentum, which carried over to the NBA Play-In Tournament, where they beat the Miami Heat for the No. 7 seed.
Meanwhile, the Knicks are still missing Julius Randle who is recovering from a shoulder injury. Jalen Brunson has been playing like an MVP since Randle went down, while the rest of the Knicks have stepped up to help the team finish as the second-best in the Eastern Conference.
Philadelphia 76ers vs New York Knicks Players Stats and Box Scores
Philadelphia 76ers players' stats and box scores
Tyrese Maxey had a game-high 33 points with two rebounds and four assists, while Joel Embiid put up 29 points, eight rebounds and six assists. The Sixers bench didn't show up with just seven points in total.
New York Knicks players' stats and box scores
Jalen Brunson struggled with his shot but finished with a team-high 22 points plus seven rebounds and seven assists. Josh Hart was the star of the show with 22 points and 13 rebounds, while Miles McBride and Mitchell Robinson were huge off the bench.
Knicks take Game 1 with 111-104 win
Josh Hart helped the New York Knicks take Game 1 of their first-round series against the Philadelphia 76ers.
Hart struggled from beyond the arc in the first half but came alive in the fourth quarter when the Sixers used the zone to exploit him. He scored 13 of his 22 points in the final period as the Knicks beat the Sixers 111-104.
The Sixers took an early lead in the first quarter before the Knicks went on a 33-12 run in the second period. Philly came back in the third quarter before Jalen Brunson and company held on to get the 1-0 series lead.
Joel Embiid played through a knee injury and will likely be a game-time decision for Game 2 on Monday.
When is Game 2 of the Sixers-Knicks series?
Game 2 of the first-round series between the Philadelphia 76ers and New York Knicks is on Apr. 22. It will be played at Madison Square Garden and has a start time of 7:30 p.m. EST. Fans can watch the game on TNT.
