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Hip-Hop Legend Following New York’s Blowout Game 1 Win vs. Philly: ‘I Still Don’t Trust the Knicks’
Brunson scored 35 points and New York shot 63 percent from the field in a rout that sent Philadelphia's starters to the bench early.
- On Monday, the New York Knicks defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 137-98 in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals at Madison Square Garden, led by Jalen Brunson's 35 points on 12-of-18 shooting.
- The 76ers had only one day to prepare after a seven-game series against the Boston Celtics, while the Knicks enjoyed rest since closing their Atlanta Hawks series on April 30.
- New York shot 63 percent from the field and 51 percent from three-point range, while Philadelphia managed just 42.4 percent shooting overall. Through three quarters, the Knicks shot an absurd 67.7 percent.
- 76ers head coach Nick Nurse pulled starters Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and Paul George with 6 minutes, 3 seconds remaining in the third quarter as Philadelphia trailed 93-64.
- Philadelphia must prepare for Game 2 on Wednesday in New York, where 76ers head coach Nick Nurse may need to expand his rotation to provide rest for his stars.
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Leaning Left4Leaning Right1Center4Last UpdatedBias Distribution45% Left, 44% Center
Bias Distribution
- 45% of the sources lean Left, 44% of the sources are Center
45% Left
L 45%
C 44%
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