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Jalen Brunson, Knicks strike first (and often) against 76ers: Game 1 takeaways – The New York Times
Playoff Game Thread: Knicks vs 76ers, Game 1, May 4, 2026 – Posting & Toasting
Karl-Anthony Towns finding groove as ‘quarterback’ of Knicks’ high-scoring offense amid record stretch – SNY
Knicks’ Jalen Brunson doesn’t expect to see same 76ers team from Game 1 in Game 2 – SNY
Philadelphia 76ers vs. New York Knicks Live Score and Stats – May 4, 2026 Gametracker – CBS Sports
Knicks 137, 76ers 98: Scenes from getting it done in Game One – Posting & Toasting
How To Bet Knicks vs. 76ers, Game 1 | KFS Weekly Wagers | Knicks Film School – Knicks Film School
The Run.down Knicks vs Sixers R2G1 Postgame Show – The Strickland
KOT Pregame KNicks vs 76ers – Knick of Time
Knicks DOMINATION in Game 1 | Rapid Reaction – Knicks Fan TV
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7 replies on “Knicks Morning News (2026.05.05)”
There’s something happenin’ here.
What it is ain’t exactly clear.
But we’re starting to maybe get some clarity.
The money still isn’t impressed, though. Peaked at +850 Sunday between the Celtics loss and before the Pistons’ Game 7, Pistons won to put things back to +900. Still +900 as we speak.
The “pessimistic” take on things would be that Atlanta surrendered — they did — and Philly had an emotional letdown after a tough seven game series and short layover — jury’s still very much out on that one.
Game 2 will be very telling.
Atlanta gave up because we stomped them.
The schedule is not forgiving for Philly at all. Only one day off between games until game 6, if they make it that far.
Maybe it’s just luck or a hot streak, but this is the best the Knicks have looked in my lifetime.
The only possible pessimistic take to me is regarding rounds after this one. We drew what turned out to be two VERY favorable matchups. Atlanta has no size. Embiid can’t move. Neither team has a bench. Cleveland and, especially, Detroit, will be more well-rounded, albeit also with flaws to exploit. (Nobody on the Cavs can guard Brunson, nobody on Detroit but Cade can generate offense.)
That said, the team learned so much about itself in Atlanta, and even in this game. They can beat you so many ways. The point center thing wasn’t working against Embiid, so Brown adjusted quickly and started running pick and roll on every play. And the players seem totally bought into whatever is asked of them. Mikal and Hart are defending like their 99th percentile outcome. KAT is doing everything. Brunson will facilitate if that’s what the defense is dictating. Etc. It’s awesome to see.
6ers will continue to get whistle, and perhaps they put JoJo on Hart in game 2, but their defense was horrendous and hard to envision a big leap, even if Knicks’s shooting regresses.
edit: @Alan, I think KAT has watched some prime Bill Walton on Portland film.
It’s been really fun to watch them play this past week. Atlanta was lucky to get 2 games and if they keep playing like this we won’t have to worry about a 6 game series.
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