What happened: New York took a 3-0 lead over Philadelphia in the Eastern Conference semifinals with a 108-94 Game 3 win on Friday night. Jalen Brunson scored 33 points, and the Knicks closed the game out after weathering an early push from the Sixers. Philadelphia had Joel Embiid back after he missed Game 2, while New York won without OG Anunoby.

Why it matters: The result puts the Knicks one win from returning to the conference finals and leaves the Sixers facing elimination in Game 4. It also deepens the pressure on Joel Embiid and Philadelphia after New York grabbed both games at Madison Square Garden and then held serve on the road. Teams that fall behind 3-0 in an NBA playoff series are in a historically severe hole.

What to watch: Watch the Game 4 injury reports for Anunoby and Embiid and whether Philadelphia can extend the series at home. Another Knicks win would send New York back to the conference finals.