The Philadelphia 76ers suffered a devastating 137-98 loss to the Knicks, marking their second-worst playoff defeat in franchise history, just shy of a historic 40-point loss in 1982. They became only the second NBA team to lose three playoff games by 30 or more points in a single season and allowed the second-most points in a playoff game. Notably, five players recorded a minus-20 or worse, and Joel Embiid had a rare performance with fewer than 15 points and five rebounds. The Knicks’ 74 points at halftime were also the second-most the 76ers have allowed in a playoff game, demonstrating a severe defensive collapse.
