Knicks Steal Game 2 with Miracle Finish at MSG
Thunderous Madison Square Garden Crowd Fuels Team to Improbable Victory
Embiid's Outside Shooting Struggles Continue
The New York Knicks defied the odds on Monday night, pulling off an improbable victory over the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 2 of their first-round series. Despite facing a 17-point deficit late in the fourth quarter, the Knicks rallied behind a raucous Madison Square Garden crowd to force overtime and ultimately snatch a 119-112 victory.
The Knicks' resurgence was sparked by a remarkable 12-0 run in the final three minutes of regulation, capped off by a clutch three-pointer from R.J. Barrett that sent the game into overtime. In the extra period, the Knicks kept up their momentum, outscoring the 76ers by a 13-5 margin.
Jalen Brunson emerged as the hero for the Knicks, finishing with a game-high 32 points and 10 assists. Barrett also contributed significantly, adding 26 points and 7 rebounds. The 76ers, who have now lost two straight games in the series, were led by Joel Embiid's 35 points and 16 rebounds, but the star center struggled from beyond the arc, making just 3 of his 15 three-point attempts.
The Knicks will look to build on their Game 2 momentum when the series shifts to Philadelphia for Games 3 and 4. The 76ers, on the other hand, will need to regroup and find a way to halt the Knicks' outside shooting prowess. Game 3 is set to tip off on Thursday, April 20th.
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