The Philadelphia 76ers were defeated 137-98 by the New York Knicks in Game 1 of their second-round matchup on May 4, 2026. Joel Embiid struggled with just 14 points, while Tyrese Maxey’s performance was disappointing with only 13 points. Paul George led the Sixers with 17 points, and VJ Edgecombe contributed 12. Jalen Brunson shone for the Knicks, scoring 35 points and exploiting the Sixers’ defensive lapses, particularly in the first half.
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