Jalen Brunson delivered 26 points and helped New York take control in the closing stages Wednesday night, guiding the Knicks to a tight victory over the Philadelphia 76ers.
The win gave New York a 2-0 lead in the series, putting the Knicks in early command after another closely contested matchup. Brunson’s scoring provided a steadying presence as New York found enough offense to pull out the result.
Philadelphia kept the game within reach, but the Knicks made the decisive plays late to protect their home-court advantage and build on their series-opening win.
Knicks seize early control
With the series now shifting forward, New York holds a two-game advantage after defending its home floor in back-to-back games. Brunson’s performance was central to the Knicks’ ability to finish off a close contest and move ahead 2-0.