76ers Look To Stay Focused At Home
The Philadelphia 76ers play host to the New York Knicks in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference First-Round Playoffs at Wells Fargo Center on Sunday afternoon.

The Knicks earned back-to-back home wins to start the first round, but the 76ers took control in Game 3, earning the home win to make it a 2-1 series. The Sixers' 11-point win in Game 3 marked the largest margin of victory so far in the series, while they looked comfortable on home court, where they owned a, 25-16, record during the regular season. The Knicks had the early lead in Game 3, but they Sixers outscored the visitors by 16 points in the third quarter to take a 13-point advantage into the final frame. The 76ers stayed strong down the stretch and came up clutch at the foul line to help secure the much-needed victory.

Despite being listed as questionable for a third straight game, Joel Embiid (knee) poured in 50 points on 13-for-19 shooting, along with eight rebounds four assists and a block to lead the way in the win. Tyrese Maxey followed up with 25 points, four rebounds, seven assists and two steals, while Kelly Oubre chipped in 15 points, seven rebounds, three assists and two steals. On the other side, Jalen Brunson totaled 39 points, two rebounds and 13 assists to lead the Knicks. Josh Hart followed up with 20 points, six rebounds, six assists and a steal, while OG Anunoby added 17 points, four rebounds, two assists, a steal and a block.

The 76ers will look to stay strong at home and even up the series, but Joel Embiid remains questionable for action. The Knicks could also be shorthanded in the frontcourt as Mitchell Robinson (ankle) is listed as questionable.
Posted on: 4/27/2024 9:41 AM