Knicks advance to East Conference semis, eliminating 76ers

New York Knicks’ Josh Hart reacts during the second half of Game 6 in an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Philadelphia 76ers, Thursday, May 2, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) PHILADELPHIA — With a frenzied Philly crowd clamoring for defense, Josh Hart hesitated for just a second after Jalen Brunson passed him…

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NBA says Tyrese Maxey was fouled twice before Knicks’ go-ahead

Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse, right, talks to Tyrese Maxey, center, and Joel Embiid, left, during the second half of Game 2 in an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the New York Knicks, Monday, April 22, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) NEW YORK — Philadelphia’s Tyrese Maxey was fouled twice…

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76ers to file protest officiating in Game 2 loss to Knicks

Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse, right, talks to Tyrese Maxey, center, and Joel Embiid, left, during the second half of Game 2 in an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the New York Knicks, Monday, April 22, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) NEW YORK — The Philadelphia 76ers plan to file…

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Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart help Knicks beat 76ers in Game 1

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) drives against Philadelphia 76ers guard Kelly Oubre Jr., bottom center, and guard Kyle Lowry, back left, during the first half in Game 1 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Madison Square Garden in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer) NEW YORK — Jalen…

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Sixers rally to beat Heat, book playoff clash with Knicks

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – APRIL 17: Bam Adebayo #13 of the Miami Heat and Kelly Oubre Jr. #9 of the Philadelphia 76ers challenge for the ball during the second quarter of the Eastern Conference Play-In Tournament at the Wells Fargo Center on April 17, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees…

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NBA: Knicks come back from 21 points to beat Kings, end skid

New York Knicks’ Jalen Brunson, right, steals the ball from Sacramento Kings’ Domantas Sabonis during the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, April 4, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) NEW YORK — Jalen Brunson had 35 points and 11 assists, Josh Hart scored a season-high 31 points and the New…

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Thunder clinch first playoff spot since 2020, top Knicks

Oklahoma City Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots the go-ahead basket over New York Knicks’ Miles McBride (2) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in New York, Sunday, March 31, 2024. (AP Photo/Peter K. Afriyie) NEW YORK — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander made the go-ahead jumper from the corner with 2.6 seconds left, sending the…

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Miles McBride, Knicks rout reeling Raptors

New York Knicks guard Miles McBride (2) protects the ball from Toronto Raptors guard Kobi Simmons during the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, March 27, 2024, in Toronto. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP) TORONTO— Miles McBride matched a career-high with 29 points, Jalen Brunson had 26 and New York never trailed…

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DiVincenzo sinks franchise-record 11 3s, Knicks rout Pistons

New York Knicks guard Donte DiVincenzo stands holding the ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Detroit Pistons in New York, Monday, March 25, 2024. (AP Photo/Peter K. Afriyie) NEW YORK — Donte DiVincenzo was on the verge of history and in a hurry to get there. Needing one more…

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Anunoby returns, Hart has triple-double as Knicks rout 76ers

Filmmaker Spike Lee, left, pats New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby (8) on the back after Anunoby scored a 3-point basket against the Philadelphia 76ers during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at Madison Square Garden in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer) NEW YORK — Josh Hart had 20…

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