Knicks hold off 76ers to take 2‑0 series lead
NEW YORK (Interstat) — The New York Knicks defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 108-102 on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at Madison Square Garden before a crowd of 19,812 to take a 2-0 lead in the playoff series.
New York led 31-33 after the first quarter and 61-62 at halftime. The Knicks and 76ers tied 28-28 in the third period, leaving Philadelphia ahead 90-89 entering the fourth. New York outscored Philadelphia 19-12 in the final quarter to secure the win.
Karl-Anthony Towns, OG Anunoby, Jalen Brunson and Mikal Bridges keyed the victory for the Knicks, who improved to 60-32. Tyrese Maxey, Paul George, Kelly Oubre, VJ Edgecombe and Andre Drummond led the 76ers, who fell to 50-42.
Philadelphia shot from the floor, from three-point range and from the free throw line. New York shot from the floor, from three-point range and from the free throw line. Game 3 is Friday in Philadelphia.